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WG51 FDV

2001 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 108,540 miles on the clock, averaging 6,797 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for WG51 FDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,797

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,037
Average per year6,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 FDV 35k53k72k90k109k '05'16'12

Check WG51 FDV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,540 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage98,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage89,228 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage80,731 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage72,102 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage63,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage56,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage49,455 miles
Since last MOT+462 miles
PASS
Mileage48,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,293 miles
PASS
Mileage47,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage43,948 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage34,958 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

RegistrationWG51 FDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 FDV

What car is WG51 FDV?

WG51 FDV is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WG51 FDV?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 FDV was 108,540 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 FDV passed its MOT?

WG51 FDV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2016.

Is WG51 FDV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 FDV 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 WG51 FDV?

WG51 FDV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.