1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R670 WFL
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 97,292 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/01/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,292 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
R670 WFL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2016
- 97,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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R670 WFL Mileage History
- 27/04/200646,760 mi
- 24/04/200752,167 mi+5,407 mi
- 17/04/200857,468 mi+5,301 mi
- 18/04/200857,510 mi+42 mi
- 09/04/200962,230 mi+4,720 mi
- 09/04/200962,230 mi
- 23/04/201066,027 mi+3,797 mi
- 13/04/201169,585 mi+3,558 mi
- 02/05/201278,800 mi+9,215 mi
- 28/01/201383,930 mi+5,130 mi
- 29/01/201383,930 mi
- 24/01/201486,311 mi+2,381 mi
- 27/01/201486,325 mi+14 mi
- 09/02/201591,985 mi+5,660 mi
- 12/02/201591,989 mi+4 mi
- 10/02/201697,292 mi+5,303 mi
Average of roughly 5,161 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R670 WFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R670 WFL) between April 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2016 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)”; “Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)”.
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