1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P22 RBR
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 38,433 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P22 RBR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 38,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P22 RBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P22 RBR) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
P22 RBR Mileage History
- 24/03/200625,486 mi
- 27/03/200625,530 mi+44 mi
- 27/03/200927,700 mi+2,170 mi
- 05/08/201027,773 mi+73 mi
- 05/08/201027,773 mi
- 04/12/201427,806 mi+33 mi
- 06/05/201629,704 mi+1,898 mi
- 02/05/201731,076 mi+1,372 mi
- 03/05/201831,231 mi+155 mi
- 01/05/201931,877 mi+646 mi
- 01/05/202031,944 mi+67 mi
- 27/04/202131,979 mi+35 mi
- 28/04/202132,003 mi+24 mi
- 19/04/202232,408 mi+405 mi
- 27/04/202333,802 mi+1,394 mi
- 18/07/202435,749 mi+1,947 mi
- 15/07/202537,247 mi+1,498 mi
- 14/07/202638,433 mi+1,186 mi
Average of roughly 638 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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