1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R440 CUG
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 121,117 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
R440 CUG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2014
- 121,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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R440 CUG Mileage History
- 01/11/200559,688 mi
- 31/10/200661,310 mi+1,622 mi
- 01/11/200661,310 mi
- 30/10/200869,233 mi+7,923 mi
- 19/10/200975,373 mi+6,140 mi
- 20/10/200975,374 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/201085,315 mi+9,941 mi
- 03/11/201085,316 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/201193,252 mi+7,936 mi
- 08/11/201193,383 mi+131 mi
- 29/01/2013101,238 mi+7,855 mi
- 04/01/2014121,117 mi+19,879 mi
Average of roughly 7,514 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R440 CUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R440 CUG) between November 2005 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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