1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P524 DER
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 88,424 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P524 DER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 88,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P524 DER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P524 DER) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P524 DER Mileage History
- 04/11/202278,075 mi
- 07/11/202380,737 mi+2,662 mi
- 04/11/202484,284 mi+3,547 mi
- 06/11/202484,287 mi+3 mi
- 10/11/202588,424 mi+4,137 mi
Average of roughly 3,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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