No, R144 GDV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R144 GDV?

The MOT for R144 GDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 September 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of R144 GDV?

The recorded mileage for R144 GDV is 149,037 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R144 GDV ULEZ compliant?

No, R144 GDV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · R144 GDV

R144 GDV

1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 149,037 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/09/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 149,037 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/09/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 149,037 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1700cc

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R144 GDV Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2009
149,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R144 GDV Mileage History

21/12/2005147,351 mi
22/12/2005147,351 mi
19/12/2006161,148 mi+13,797 mi
20/12/2006161,148 mi
03/12/2007177,307 mi+16,159 mi
11/01/2008177,514 mi+207 mi
11/01/2008177,514 mi
28/08/2008145,123 mi-32,391 mi
15/09/2008145,128 mi+5 mi
18/09/2009149,037 mi+3,909 mi

Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R144 GDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 08:25

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R144 GDV) between December 2005 and September 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 September 2009 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.

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