1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P358 ARN
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 147,607 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P358 ARN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2012
- 147,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P358 ARN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P358 ARN) between July 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2012 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 (22 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
P358 ARN Mileage History
- 25/07/2006108,822 mi
- 25/07/2006108,822 mi
- 02/08/2007115,551 mi+6,729 mi
- 29/07/2008122,732 mi+7,181 mi
- 04/08/2008122,732 mi
- 05/09/2009129,296 mi+6,564 mi
- 30/09/2010136,551 mi+7,255 mi
- 01/10/2010136,553 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2011142,543 mi+5,990 mi
- 25/09/2012147,553 mi+5,010 mi
- 01/10/2012147,607 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 6,268 miles per year across 11 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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