1987 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · JKZ 211
1987 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 117,961 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JKZ 211 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 117,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JKZ 211 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 1987 Vauxhall Astra (JKZ 211) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
JKZ 211 Mileage History
- 30/04/2022117,961 mi
- 29/04/2023117,961 mi
- 18/05/2023117,961 mi
- 25/09/2025117,961 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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