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1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.6L PETROL

P287 YPH

This 1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA is a PETROL vehicle with a 1598cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 68,311.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 18:01
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P287 YPH), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to September 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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Year: 1997
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