1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R476 JFT
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 78,252 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R476 JFT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2011
- 78,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R476 JFT Mileage History
- 25/06/200763,815 mi
- 27/07/200763,819 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/200868,843 mi+5,024 mi
- 04/08/200972,165 mi+3,322 mi
- 11/08/201075,164 mi+2,999 mi
- 11/08/201075,174 mi+10 mi
- 21/07/201178,250 mi+3,076 mi
- 22/07/201178,252 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,544 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R476 JFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R476 JFT) between June 2007 and July 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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