1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P253 GBL
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 123,786 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Mar 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P253 GBL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2010
- 123,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P253 GBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P253 GBL) between December 2005 and January 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”.
P253 GBL Mileage History
- 06/12/200596,958 mi
- 16/12/200597,145 mi+187 mi
- 18/12/2006104,002 mi+6,857 mi
- 18/12/2006104,002 mi
- 22/12/2007110,684 mi+6,682 mi
- 31/12/2007110,767 mi+83 mi
- 29/12/2008117,151 mi+6,384 mi
- 04/01/2010123,644 mi+6,493 mi
- 16/01/2010123,786 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 6,525 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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