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WR51 OLA

2001 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 118,218 miles on the clock, averaging 6,931 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 WR51 OLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,931

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 reading118,218 miles
Reading date
Miles last year135
Average per year6,931
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR51 OLA 36k56k77k98k118k '05'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,218 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage111,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage106,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,828 miles
PASS
Mileage99,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage89,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage80,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage71,801 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage35,517 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

RegistrationWR51 OLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 OLA

What car is WR51 OLA?

WR51 OLA is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 OLA?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 OLA was 118,218 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 OLA passed its MOT?

WR51 OLA has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2017.

Is WR51 OLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 OLA 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 WR51 OLA?

WR51 OLA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.