1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R147 AYD
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/12/1997. Recorded mileage 141,744 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,744 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
R147 AYD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2021
- 141,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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R147 AYD Mileage History
- 24/11/2021141,744 mi
- 01/12/2021141,744 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R147 AYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R147 AYD) between November 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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