1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R937 APP
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 62,344 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,344 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
R937 APP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 62,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R937 APP Mileage History
- 03/01/202362,095 mi
- 04/01/202462,258 mi+163 mi
- 11/01/202462,268 mi+10 mi
- 02/01/202562,315 mi+47 mi
- 15/01/202662,344 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R937 APP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (R937 APP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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