1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R68 TDV
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1997. Recorded mileage 66,394 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,394 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
R68 TDV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 66,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R68 TDV Mileage History
- 31/08/202265,404 mi
- 30/10/202365,842 mi+438 mi
- 05/11/202566,394 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly 311 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R68 TDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R68 TDV) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). 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.
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