1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R748 DHS
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/08/1997. Recorded mileage 94,949 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,949 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
R748 DHS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 94,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R748 DHS Mileage History
- 26/09/200637,980 mi
- 17/09/200741,822 mi+3,842 mi
- 17/09/200741,822 mi
- 23/09/200845,863 mi+4,041 mi
- 24/09/200950,130 mi+4,267 mi
- 16/09/201053,445 mi+3,315 mi
- 19/09/201157,807 mi+4,362 mi
- 19/09/201157,807 mi
- 21/09/201262,382 mi+4,575 mi
- 09/09/201366,545 mi+4,163 mi
- 09/09/201366,550 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/201470,417 mi+3,867 mi
- 09/09/201573,608 mi+3,191 mi
- 20/09/201676,521 mi+2,913 mi
- 20/09/201778,782 mi+2,261 mi
- 25/09/201880,927 mi+2,145 mi
- 04/09/201982,407 mi+1,480 mi
- 04/09/201982,407 mi
- 01/09/202083,714 mi+1,307 mi
- 01/09/202083,714 mi
- 31/08/202184,857 mi+1,143 mi
- 31/08/202286,657 mi+1,800 mi
- 31/08/202286,658 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/202388,697 mi+2,039 mi
- 25/09/202490,525 mi+1,828 mi
- 23/09/202592,286 mi+1,761 mi
- 03/09/202694,949 mi+2,663 mi
Average of roughly 2,858 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R748 DHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R748 DHS) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 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))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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