1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P702 DPA
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1997. Recorded mileage 85,022 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P702 DPA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 85,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 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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P702 DPA Mileage History
- 22/12/200546,260 mi
- 19/12/200649,163 mi+2,903 mi
- 21/12/200751,582 mi+2,419 mi
- 17/12/200853,769 mi+2,187 mi
- 21/12/200955,997 mi+2,228 mi
- 20/12/201057,726 mi+1,729 mi
- 19/12/201159,824 mi+2,098 mi
- 18/12/201261,848 mi+2,024 mi
- 23/12/201363,639 mi+1,791 mi
- 18/12/2014103,268 mi+39,629 mi
- 18/12/201465,503 mi-37,765 mi
- 18/12/201465,513 mi+10 mi
- 21/12/201566,860 mi+1,347 mi
- 19/12/201668,116 mi+1,256 mi
- 15/12/201769,197 mi+1,081 mi
- 14/12/201869,871 mi+674 mi
- 19/08/202070,213 mi+342 mi
- 19/08/202070,213 mi
- 19/10/202170,232 mi+19 mi
- 19/10/202170,232 mi
- 20/10/202270,242 mi+10 mi
- 20/10/202270,242 mi
- 13/10/202376,558 mi+6,316 mi
- 18/10/202485,022 mi+8,464 mi
- 18/10/202485,022 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P702 DPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P702 DPA) between December 2005 and October 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 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: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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