1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R984 AMB
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 42,714 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R984 AMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 42,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R984 AMB 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 (R984 AMB) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
R984 AMB Mileage History
- 24/01/202333,415 mi
- 26/01/202333,421 mi+6 mi
- 16/01/202438,635 mi+5,214 mi
- 16/01/202438,635 mi
- 31/01/202542,714 mi+4,079 mi
Average of roughly 4,600 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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