1997 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · R926 TLW
1997 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 121,639 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,639 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
R926 TLW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2014
- 121,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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R926 TLW Mileage History
- 09/09/200988,492 mi
- 10/09/200988,492 mi
- 30/09/201093,261 mi+4,769 mi
- 30/09/201093,262 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/201197,249 mi+3,987 mi
- 22/10/2012105,297 mi+8,048 mi
- 25/10/2013113,768 mi+8,471 mi
- 29/10/2013113,768 mi
- 27/10/2014121,638 mi+7,870 mi
- 28/10/2014121,639 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,457 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R926 TLW 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 (R926 TLW) between September 2009 and October 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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