1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P712 DDV
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 77,182 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P712 DDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 77,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P712 DDV Mileage History
- 20/01/202372,704 mi
- 15/01/202474,699 mi+1,995 mi
- 05/04/202474,699 mi
- 12/03/202577,162 mi+2,463 mi
- 18/03/202577,182 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P712 DDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P712 DDV) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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