1997 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · P524 VGN
1997 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 97,916 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,916 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
P524 VGN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/05/2007
- 97,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen 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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P524 VGN Mileage History
- 05/05/200696,949 mi
- 08/05/200696,956 mi+7 mi
- 17/05/200797,916 mi+960 mi
- 17/05/200797,916 mi
Average of roughly 937 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P524 VGN 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 Astravan (P524 VGN) between May 2006 and May 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”.
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