1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · R158 SWA
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 150,051 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1700cc
R158 SWA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 150,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R158 SWA Mileage History
- 24/06/2022149,848 mi
- 30/06/2023150,018 mi+170 mi
- 26/06/2024150,051 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R158 SWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R158 SWA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
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