1997 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · C28 NRL
1997 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03/02/1997. Recorded mileage 150,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1686cc
C28 NRL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 150,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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C28 NRL Mileage History
- 21/09/200588,258 mi
- 18/09/200690,321 mi+2,063 mi
- 13/09/200791,638 mi+1,317 mi
- 17/09/200894,037 mi+2,399 mi
- 17/09/200894,037 mi
- 03/09/200996,899 mi+2,862 mi
- 24/08/201097,982 mi+1,083 mi
- 25/08/201098,001 mi+19 mi
- 05/09/201198,444 mi+443 mi
- 05/09/201198,444 mi
- 11/09/201298,713 mi+269 mi
- 11/09/201298,713 mi
- 17/09/201398,738 mi+25 mi
- 19/09/201498,752 mi+14 mi
- 09/09/201598,783 mi+31 mi
- 09/09/201598,783 mi
- 24/08/201698,784 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/201798,784 mi
- 31/08/201898,784 mi
- 21/07/202098,784 mi
- 21/07/202098,784 mi
- 09/07/2021174,211 km
- 07/07/2022134,217 mi
- 30/06/2023139,832 mi+5,615 mi
- 03/07/2024146,462 mi+6,630 mi
- 03/07/2025150,793 mi+4,331 mi
Average of roughly 3,161 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C28 NRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astravan (C28 NRL) between September 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Steering (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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