1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R620 RJU
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 74,720 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R620 RJU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2010
- 74,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R620 RJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R620 RJU) between December 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R620 RJU Mileage History
- 14/12/200539,647 mi
- 14/12/200539,647 mi
- 07/12/200644,391 mi+4,744 mi
- 07/12/200644,391 mi
- 28/11/200747,010 mi+2,619 mi
- 10/12/200860,447 mi+13,437 mi
- 16/12/200860,464 mi+17 mi
- 16/12/200967,563 mi+7,099 mi
- 23/12/200967,581 mi+18 mi
- 14/12/201074,653 mi+7,072 mi
- 22/12/201074,720 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 6,984 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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