1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P906 GJU
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 143,942 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P906 GJU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2021
- 143,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P906 GJU Mileage History
- 15/05/2006120,963 mi
- 22/08/2006122,491 mi+1,528 mi
- 21/08/2007128,374 mi+5,883 mi
- 24/08/2007128,399 mi+25 mi
- 22/09/2008133,505 mi+5,106 mi
- 22/09/2009134,252 mi+747 mi
- 21/09/2010135,135 mi+883 mi
- 23/09/2011136,260 mi+1,125 mi
- 21/09/2012137,232 mi+972 mi
- 20/09/2013138,033 mi+801 mi
- 26/09/2014139,142 mi+1,109 mi
- 18/09/2015140,023 mi+881 mi
- 28/09/2016141,010 mi+987 mi
- 29/09/2017142,019 mi+1,009 mi
- 08/10/2018142,671 mi+652 mi
- 06/09/2019143,140 mi+469 mi
- 04/09/2020143,575 mi+435 mi
- 20/09/2021143,942 mi+367 mi
Average of roughly 1,497 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
P906 GJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P906 GJU) between May 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.
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