1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R641 FKX
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 57,455 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R641 FKX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 57,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R641 FKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R641 FKX) between June 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”.
R641 FKX Mileage History
- 20/06/200538,115 mi
- 20/06/200640,376 mi+2,261 mi
- 21/06/200742,283 mi+1,907 mi
- 18/06/200843,724 mi+1,441 mi
- 18/06/200843,724 mi
- 18/06/200945,282 mi+1,558 mi
- 22/06/201046,490 mi+1,208 mi
- 23/06/201147,505 mi+1,015 mi
- 20/06/201248,728 mi+1,223 mi
- 21/06/201349,770 mi+1,042 mi
- 21/06/201450,584 mi+814 mi
- 26/06/201450,614 mi+30 mi
- 25/06/201551,424 mi+810 mi
- 25/06/201551,424 mi
- 20/06/201652,258 mi+834 mi
- 22/06/201753,104 mi+846 mi
- 21/06/201853,919 mi+815 mi
- 21/06/201954,637 mi+718 mi
- 11/12/202055,399 mi+762 mi
- 07/02/202255,814 mi+415 mi
- 07/02/202255,814 mi
- 22/05/202356,425 mi+611 mi
- 22/05/202456,973 mi+548 mi
- 08/05/202557,455 mi+482 mi
Average of roughly 973 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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