1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · R844 NUD
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 144,168 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R844 NUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2009
- 144,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R844 NUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R844 NUD) between August 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2009 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
R844 NUD Mileage History
- 17/08/2006108,055 mi
- 03/01/2008130,505 mi+22,450 mi
- 15/01/2009144,162 mi+13,657 mi
- 16/01/2009144,168 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 14,934 miles per year across 4 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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