1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · E26 ORL
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/02/1997. Recorded mileage 53,179 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,179 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
E26 ORL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 53,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E26 ORL Mileage History
- 08/02/202350,974 mi
- 20/02/202451,778 mi+804 mi
- 20/02/202552,495 mi+717 mi
- 10/02/202653,179 mi+684 mi
- 10/02/202653,179 mi
Average of roughly 733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E26 ORL 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 (E26 ORL) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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