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VAUXHALL ASTRA1997 · 1.6L Petrol

R398 DFA

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA? It's a Petrol with a 1598cc engine showing 101,636 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 03/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 101,636
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R398 DFA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2022 to May 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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