1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P183 XUB
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 165,966 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1700cc
P183 XUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2008
- 165,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P183 XUB Mileage History
- 27/06/2006154,196 mi
- 03/09/2007165,609 mi+11,413 mi
- 12/08/2008165,966 mi+357 mi
- 12/08/2008165,966 mi
Average of roughly 5,534 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P183 XUB 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 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P183 XUB) between June 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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