1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P607 BFR
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/07/1997. Recorded mileage 165,046 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,046 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
P607 BFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 165,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P607 BFR Mileage History
- 28/09/2021161,459 mi
- 29/09/2021161,459 mi
- 09/03/2023163,833 mi+2,374 mi
- 23/02/2024165,046 mi+1,213 mi
Average of roughly 1,492 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P607 BFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P607 BFR) between September 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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