CarVerify

Free Car Check

P101 PLY

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,638 mi
Last recorded189,638 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 PLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 189,638 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 189,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 182,602 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 182,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 177,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 177,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 171,979 miles

Headlamp mask fitted on both headlamps.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 168,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 168,609 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 164,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 164,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 154,605 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 154,605 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 145,874 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 137,417 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 137,417 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 124,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,706 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P101 PLY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 PLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P101 PLY?

You can check the full history of P101 PLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P101 PLY registered?

P101 PLY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P101 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 PLY shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P101 PLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P101 PLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.