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D26 ALS

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,915 mi
Last recorded5,915 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 ALS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 5,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,908 miles

front discs worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 5,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 5,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,630 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 4,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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D26 ALS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D26 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D26 ALS registered?

D26 ALS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D26 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 ALS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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