1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R404 BAE
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 36,000 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,000 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
R404 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 36,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R404 BAE Mileage History
- 29/06/202335,398 mi
- 09/07/202435,528 mi+130 mi
- 26/06/202535,768 mi+240 mi
- 03/07/202636,000 mi+232 mi
- 03/07/202636,000 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R404 BAE 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 (R404 BAE) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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