1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R52 LUY
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 140,836 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,836 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
R52 LUY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2009
- 140,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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R52 LUY Mileage History
- 26/07/2006114,098 mi
- 20/07/2007129,435 mi+15,337 mi
- 20/07/2007129,435 mi
- 04/12/2008136,173 mi+6,738 mi
- 05/12/2008136,173 mi
- 12/12/2009140,836 mi+4,663 mi
Average of roughly 7,909 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R52 LUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R52 LUY) between July 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2009 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.
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