1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R902 ABP
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 127,906 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,906 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
R902 ABP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2012
- 127,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R902 ABP Mileage History
- 30/05/200681,527 mi
- 01/06/200681,534 mi+7 mi
- 29/05/200789,714 mi+8,180 mi
- 29/05/200789,714 mi
- 14/05/200898,960 mi+9,246 mi
- 26/05/2009107,942 mi+8,982 mi
- 14/05/2010116,253 mi+8,311 mi
- 14/05/2010116,253 mi
- 25/05/2011123,380 mi+7,127 mi
- 20/06/2011123,403 mi+23 mi
- 01/06/2012127,906 mi+4,503 mi
- 01/06/2012127,906 mi
Average of roughly 7,721 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R902 ABP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R902 ABP) between May 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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