1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P340 GCH
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 35,712 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P340 GCH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 35,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P340 GCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P340 GCH) between April 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 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: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P340 GCH Mileage History
- 02/04/200624,530 mi
- 31/03/200725,900 mi+1,370 mi
- 28/03/200826,741 mi+841 mi
- 04/04/200926,819 mi+78 mi
- 06/04/201028,313 mi+1,494 mi
- 06/04/201028,313 mi
- 09/04/201128,368 mi+55 mi
- 14/04/201229,754 mi+1,386 mi
- 05/04/201331,088 mi+1,334 mi
- 04/04/201431,207 mi+119 mi
- 10/04/201532,303 mi+1,096 mi
- 08/04/201633,532 mi+1,229 mi
- 07/04/201734,327 mi+795 mi
- 06/04/201834,409 mi+82 mi
- 12/04/201934,748 mi+339 mi
- 16/10/202034,831 mi+83 mi
- 07/10/202134,983 mi+152 mi
- 11/10/202135,000 mi+17 mi
- 07/10/202235,086 mi+86 mi
- 13/10/202335,503 mi+417 mi
- 11/10/202435,571 mi+68 mi
- 10/10/202535,649 mi+78 mi
- 09/10/202635,712 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 545 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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