1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P499 FVO
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 97,136 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/01/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
P499 FVO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2013
- 97,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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P499 FVO Mileage History
- 23/06/200667,585 mi
- 25/05/200770,841 mi+3,256 mi
- 25/05/200770,842 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/200876,151 mi+5,309 mi
- 21/06/200876,151 mi
- 29/05/200980,834 mi+4,683 mi
- 15/06/201085,630 mi+4,796 mi
- 16/06/201085,638 mi+8 mi
- 16/06/201189,273 mi+3,635 mi
- 16/06/201189,273 mi
- 11/06/201293,262 mi+3,989 mi
- 19/06/201397,133 mi+3,871 mi
- 19/06/201397,136 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,228 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P499 FVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P499 FVO) between June 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.