1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P837 FTF
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 67,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
P837 FTF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2011
- 67,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P837 FTF Mileage History
- 15/09/200545,427 mi
- 05/09/200648,082 mi+2,655 mi
- 06/09/200648,082 mi
- 13/09/200750,434 mi+2,352 mi
- 10/09/200853,355 mi+2,921 mi
- 01/10/200956,505 mi+3,150 mi
- 01/10/200956,505 mi
- 28/09/201062,549 mi+6,044 mi
- 30/09/201167,791 mi+5,242 mi
- 30/09/201167,791 mi
Average of roughly 3,703 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P837 FTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P837 FTF) between September 2005 and September 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2011 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 (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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