1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R203 BBH
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 62,955 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R203 BBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2025
- 62,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R203 BBH Mileage History
- 12/12/202252,083 mi
- 04/01/202453,760 mi+1,677 mi
- 27/12/202459,410 mi+5,650 mi
- 30/12/202459,411 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/202562,955 mi+3,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R203 BBH 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 (R203 BBH) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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