1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · J90 NBC
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 93,394 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J90 NBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 93,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J90 NBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (J90 NBC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
J90 NBC Mileage History
- 20/09/202369,857 mi
- 01/10/202479,395 mi+9,538 mi
- 02/10/202479,395 mi
- 23/09/202593,387 mi+13,992 mi
- 25/09/202593,394 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 11,677 miles per year across 5 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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