1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P505 SBX
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 97,970 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P505 SBX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2009
- 97,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P505 SBX Mileage History
- 06/10/200685,519 mi
- 09/10/200685,519 mi
- 12/09/200789,467 mi+3,948 mi
- 14/09/200789,497 mi+30 mi
- 01/10/200893,809 mi+4,312 mi
- 16/09/200997,872 mi+4,063 mi
- 23/09/200997,970 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 4,199 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P505 SBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P505 SBX) between October 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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