1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P252 XHY
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 195,821 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P252 XHY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2009
- 195,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P252 XHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P252 XHY) between July 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2009 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
P252 XHY Mileage History
- 14/07/2006184,181 mi
- 17/07/2006184,182 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/2007186,375 mi+2,193 mi
- 26/07/2007186,381 mi+6 mi
- 08/08/2008191,547 mi+5,166 mi
- 11/08/2008191,547 mi
- 04/08/2009195,821 mi+4,274 mi
- 05/08/2009195,821 mi
Average of roughly 3,803 miles per year across 8 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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