Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P125 FPY

P125 FPY

1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1997. Recorded mileage 96,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/02/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,696 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/02/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1389cc

P125 FPY Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2023
  • 96,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P125 FPY Mileage History

  1. 05/01/200761,230 mi
  2. 04/01/200864,099 mi+2,869 mi
  3. 08/01/200966,394 mi+2,295 mi
  4. 08/01/200966,394 mi
  5. 05/01/201070,319 mi+3,925 mi
  6. 07/01/201173,885 mi+3,566 mi
  7. 21/12/201177,089 mi+3,204 mi
  8. 21/12/201177,089 mi
  9. 11/12/201282,823 mi+5,734 mi
  10. 12/12/201282,831 mi+8 mi
  11. 07/01/201488,565 mi+5,734 mi
  12. 17/11/201490,890 mi+2,325 mi
  13. 17/11/201490,890 mi
  14. 04/11/201592,065 mi+1,175 mi
  15. 11/11/201693,254 mi+1,189 mi
  16. 08/11/201794,759 mi+1,505 mi
  17. 16/11/201896,048 mi+1,289 mi
  18. 16/11/201896,048 mi
  19. 23/11/201996,528 mi+480 mi
  20. 07/11/202096,603 mi+75 mi
  21. 14/11/202196,669 mi+66 mi
  22. 05/02/202396,696 mi+27 mi

Average of roughly 2,205 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

P125 FPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 10:51
MOT Analysis

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

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P125 FPY) between January 2007 and February 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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