1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P227 WNP
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 59,966 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P227 WNP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2013
- 59,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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P227 WNP Mileage History
- 26/01/200643,396 mi
- 01/02/200746,205 mi+2,809 mi
- 02/02/200746,205 mi
- 19/02/200848,531 mi+2,326 mi
- 30/01/200950,732 mi+2,201 mi
- 20/01/201053,026 mi+2,294 mi
- 22/01/201053,030 mi+4 mi
- 16/02/201155,442 mi+2,412 mi
- 23/02/201155,493 mi+51 mi
- 01/03/201257,825 mi+2,332 mi
- 06/03/201257,840 mi+15 mi
- 28/02/201359,966 mi+2,126 mi
Average of roughly 2,337 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P227 WNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P227 WNP) between January 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2013 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
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