1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R580 YBU
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 97,983 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R580 YBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2009
- 97,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R580 YBU 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 (R580 YBU) between December 2005 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2009 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
R580 YBU Mileage History
- 30/12/200579,551 mi
- 20/12/200687,016 mi+7,465 mi
- 20/12/200687,016 mi
- 12/12/200792,107 mi+5,091 mi
- 23/02/200997,983 mi+5,876 mi
Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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