1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P642 GAW
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12/06/1997. Recorded mileage 108,139 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1700cc
P642 GAW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 108,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P642 GAW Mileage History
- 08/11/200534,851 mi
- 09/11/200642,236 mi+7,385 mi
- 02/11/200748,417 mi+6,181 mi
- 10/11/200853,646 mi+5,229 mi
- 10/11/200960,412 mi+6,766 mi
- 14/11/200960,508 mi+96 mi
- 08/11/201066,036 mi+5,528 mi
- 10/11/201170,800 mi+4,764 mi
- 10/11/201170,802 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/201275,901 mi+5,099 mi
- 15/11/201379,937 mi+4,036 mi
- 15/11/201379,937 mi
- 10/11/201484,699 mi+4,762 mi
- 17/11/201484,719 mi+20 mi
- 11/11/201587,700 mi+2,981 mi
- 09/11/201691,632 mi+3,932 mi
- 13/11/201794,689 mi+3,057 mi
- 16/11/201896,745 mi+2,056 mi
- 11/11/201998,922 mi+2,177 mi
- 03/11/2020100,193 mi+1,271 mi
- 04/11/2021101,557 mi+1,364 mi
- 07/11/2022103,098 mi+1,541 mi
- 29/11/2023108,139 mi+5,041 mi
Average of roughly 4,059 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P642 GAW 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 (P642 GAW) between November 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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