No, R380 DFA is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R380 DFA?

The MOT for R380 DFA is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 December 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R380 DFA?

The recorded mileage for R380 DFA is 90,186 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R380 DFA ULEZ compliant?

No, R380 DFA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R380 DFA

R380 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 90,186 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/12/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/07/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 90,186 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/12/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/07/2013

Mileage: 90,186 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

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R380 DFA Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2012
90,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R380 DFA Mileage History

17/10/200649,136 mi
01/10/200753,356 mi+4,220 mi
22/09/200856,995 mi+3,639 mi
05/11/200962,339 mi+5,344 mi
09/11/201073,913 mi+11,574 mi
09/11/201073,913 mi
05/11/201181,675 mi+7,762 mi
05/11/201181,675 mi
04/12/201290,186 mi+8,511 mi
05/12/201290,186 mi

Average of roughly 6,690 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R380 DFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 17:29

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R380 DFA) between October 2006 and December 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2012 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”.

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