1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R205 AKX
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 97,025 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,025 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
R205 AKX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2011
- 97,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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R205 AKX Mileage History
- 01/11/200679,985 mi
- 01/11/200679,985 mi
- 25/10/200784,372 mi+4,387 mi
- 25/10/200784,372 mi
- 09/10/200888,918 mi+4,546 mi
- 20/10/200990,796 mi+1,878 mi
- 18/08/201092,662 mi+1,866 mi
- 16/08/201197,025 mi+4,363 mi
- 16/08/201197,025 mi
Average of roughly 3,559 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R205 AKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R205 AKX) between November 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 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 (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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