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EF51 LVO

2001 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 77,582 miles on the clock, averaging 8,136 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 LVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,136

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading77,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,524
Average per year8,136
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF51 LVO 19k34k48k63k78k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage71,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage63,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage57,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,023 miles
Since last MOT+14,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage24,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage19,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,019 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 LVO

What car is EF51 LVO?

EF51 LVO is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 LVO?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 LVO was 77,582 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 LVO passed its MOT?

EF51 LVO has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2014.

Is EF51 LVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 LVO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF51 LVO?

EF51 LVO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.