1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R187 VAJ
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 77,305 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R187 VAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2008
- 77,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R187 VAJ Mileage History
- 16/05/200671,428 mi
- 19/05/200671,428 mi
- 15/05/200774,722 mi+3,294 mi
- 29/05/200877,288 mi+2,566 mi
- 05/06/200877,305 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 2,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R187 VAJ 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 (R187 VAJ) between May 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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