1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R265 AVG
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 78,440 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,440 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
R265 AVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 78,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R265 AVG Mileage History
- 22/10/202177,595 mi
- 25/10/202177,598 mi+3 mi
- 04/11/202278,411 mi+813 mi
- 10/11/202278,431 mi+20 mi
- 29/04/202678,440 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R265 AVG 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 (R265 AVG) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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