1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R590 EKH
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 35,613 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
R590 EKH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 35,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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R590 EKH Mileage History
- 04/10/200557,076 mi
- 04/10/200557,076 mi
- 09/11/200662,637 mi+5,561 mi
- 02/11/200767,903 mi+5,266 mi
- 04/11/200873,623 mi+5,720 mi
- 10/11/200978,287 mi+4,664 mi
- 11/11/201080,628 mi+2,341 mi
- 15/11/201080,629 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/201182,684 mi+2,055 mi
- 21/11/201182,684 mi
- 21/11/201285,209 mi+2,525 mi
- 12/12/201387,857 mi+2,648 mi
- 06/08/202135,613 mi-52,244 mi
Average of roughly -1,355 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R590 EKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R590 EKH) between October 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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