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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

97 AVTMOT history

97 AVT is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

97 AVT red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,942 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 AVT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 AVT was last recorded at 77,942 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 5,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,697 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,245 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,942 miles
  • 2025 – 72,697 miles
  • 2024 – 66,015 miles
  • 2023 – 60,873 miles
  • 2022 – 55,912 miles
  • 2021 – 51,053 miles
  • 2020 – 48,140 miles
  • 2019 – 39,189 miles
  • 2018 – 33,932 miles
  • 2017 – 29,955 miles
  • 2016 – 23,851 miles
  • 2015 – 17,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,942 miles
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plates. (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT LAGGING...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,942 miles (+5,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,942 miles
    Test number
    596657815534
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plates. (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass72,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    218110631810
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail72,697 miles (+6,682)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    946669204507
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass66,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    552963853321
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LAGGING.. REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET... (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail66,015 miles (+5,142)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    951565392111
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LAGGING.. REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET... (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass60,873 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    845438276265
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail60,866 miles (+4,954)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,866 miles
    Test number
    835032434161
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass55,912 miles (+4,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    139013931354
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass51,053 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    267238434733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,140 miles (+8,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    128632319946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE..... CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,189 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    152767659150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,932 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,932 miles
    Test number
    100202451276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,955 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,955 miles
    Test number
    968535148708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,851 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,851 miles
    Test number
    652303170872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    847917675077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 AVT

What vehicle is registration 97 AVT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 AVT on a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 97 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 AVT is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 AVT?
The MOT on 97 AVT is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 AVT done?
97 AVT was recorded at 77,942 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has 97 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 AVT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 97 AVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 97 AVT find?
97 AVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plates..

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