Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P607 BFR

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/03/2025
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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P607 BFR Mileage History

  1. 28/09/2021161,459 mi
  2. 29/09/2021161,459 mi
  3. 09/03/2023163,833 mi+2,374 mi
  4. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 09:31
MOT Analysis

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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