1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R981 DTX
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R981 DTX Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 20/06/2013
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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