The road tax status for P225 GRA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P225 GRA?

The MOT for P225 GRA is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 January 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P225 GRA?

The recorded mileage for P225 GRA is 81,407 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P225 GRA ULEZ compliant?

No, P225 GRA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P225 GRA

P225 GRA

1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1997. Recorded mileage 81,407 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/01/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 81,407 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 28/01/2025

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Mileage: 81,407 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

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P225 GRA Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
81,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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P225 GRA Mileage History

03/05/200640,160 mi
03/05/200640,160 mi
20/09/200741,034 mi+874 mi
20/09/200845,470 mi+4,436 mi
22/09/200845,475 mi+5 mi
22/10/200948,892 mi+3,417 mi
22/10/200948,892 mi
08/12/201050,279 mi+1,387 mi
08/12/201050,279 mi
23/11/201150,903 mi+624 mi
24/11/201150,903 mi
27/11/201251,928 mi+1,025 mi
28/11/201251,928 mi
05/11/201353,366 mi+1,438 mi
06/01/201555,346 mi+1,980 mi
07/01/201555,358 mi+12 mi
04/01/201658,904 mi+3,546 mi
06/01/201759,756 mi+852 mi
15/12/201761,069 mi+1,313 mi
15/12/201761,069 mi
20/11/201861,796 mi+727 mi
21/10/201962,130 mi+334 mi
29/01/202162,631 mi+501 mi
15/01/202270,152 mi+7,521 mi
22/01/202270,215 mi+63 mi
26/01/202377,084 mi+6,869 mi
29/12/202381,381 mi+4,297 mi
24/01/202481,407 mi+26 mi
24/01/202481,407 mi

Average of roughly 2,327 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

P225 GRA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:55

MOT Analysis

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

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P225 GRA) between May 2006 and January 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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 Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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