Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P638 MJN

P638 MJN

1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/01/1997. Recorded mileage 100,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 19/01/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,353 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/01/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc

P638 MJN Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
  • 100,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (15 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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P638 MJN Mileage History

  1. 20/01/200670,993 mi
  2. 22/01/200776,715 mi+5,722 mi
  3. 07/02/200881,517 mi+4,802 mi
  4. 07/02/200881,517 mi
  5. 30/01/200984,103 mi+2,586 mi
  6. 03/02/201087,091 mi+2,988 mi
  7. 02/02/201189,027 mi+1,936 mi
  8. 02/02/201189,027 mi
  9. 17/01/201290,333 mi+1,306 mi
  10. 29/01/201391,953 mi+1,620 mi
  11. 24/01/201493,337 mi+1,384 mi
  12. 30/01/201594,681 mi+1,344 mi
  13. 30/01/201594,681 mi
  14. 19/01/201696,158 mi+1,477 mi
  15. 19/01/201696,158 mi
  16. 20/01/201797,285 mi+1,127 mi
  17. 30/01/201897,925 mi+640 mi
  18. 11/01/201998,942 mi+1,017 mi
  19. 14/01/201998,942 mi
  20. 13/12/201999,564 mi+622 mi
  21. 20/01/2021100,014 mi+450 mi
  22. 18/01/2022100,353 mi+339 mi

Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

P638 MJN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 17:59
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 (P638 MJN) between January 2006 and January 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 January 2022 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: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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