1997 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · R252 APW
1997 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 102,015 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R252 APW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2013
- 102,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R252 APW Mileage History
- 13/08/200567,465 mi
- 05/08/200675,843 mi+8,378 mi
- 21/07/200786,834 mi+10,991 mi
- 09/08/200890,816 mi+3,982 mi
- 25/07/200991,576 mi+760 mi
- 04/08/201092,513 mi+937 mi
- 13/08/201195,200 mi+2,687 mi
- 21/08/201299,522 mi+4,322 mi
- 27/07/2013102,015 mi+2,493 mi
- 29/07/2013102,015 mi
Average of roughly 4,341 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R252 APW 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 (R252 APW) between August 2005 and July 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2013 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 (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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