1992 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · K497 RSW
1992 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1992. Recorded mileage 141,811 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K497 RSW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2008
- 141,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K497 RSW Mileage History
- 17/05/2006130,822 mi
- 17/05/2007136,408 mi+5,586 mi
- 18/05/2007136,431 mi+23 mi
- 02/05/2008141,811 mi+5,380 mi
Average of roughly 5,605 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K497 RSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Vauxhall Astra (K497 RSW) between May 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)”.
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