1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R297 MDA
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 60,659 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R297 MDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2008
- 60,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R297 MDA 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 (R297 MDA) between May 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2008 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
R297 MDA Mileage History
- 04/05/200648,199 mi
- 04/05/200755,674 mi+7,475 mi
- 11/05/200755,674 mi
- 27/05/200860,659 mi+4,985 mi
- 27/05/200860,659 mi
Average of roughly 6,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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