No, S197 BTM is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S197 BTM?

The MOT for S197 BTM is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 November 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of S197 BTM?

The recorded mileage for S197 BTM is 95,005 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S197 BTM ULEZ compliant?

No, S197 BTM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S197 BTM

S197 BTM

1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 95,005 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 30/11/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 95,005 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/11/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 95,005 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1598cc

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S197 BTM Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2008
95,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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S197 BTM Mileage History

01/12/200677,938 mi
05/11/200785,032 mi+7,094 mi
07/11/200785,032 mi
27/11/200894,962 mi+9,930 mi
29/11/200895,005 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 8,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S197 BTM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 10:07

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S197 BTM) between December 2006 and November 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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