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E26 ORL

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,179 mi
Last recorded53,179 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 ORL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,179 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens outer cover missing

Offside mirror temporary repair

Rear number plate starting to get deteriorated

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas and heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas and heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2026 53,179 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens outer cover missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror temporary repair

Rear number plate starting to get deteriorated

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas and heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas and heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,495 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

brake pipes undersealed

front subframe undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,778 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,974 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,213 miles

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,179 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting worn and perished

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,523 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre getting worn and getting perished

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,327 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,952 miles

nearside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,718 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,851 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,014 miles

top strut mount rubbers started to perish (front)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,216 miles

both front top strut mounts stated to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,254 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 29,254 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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E26 ORL is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E26 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E26 ORL?

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What year was E26 ORL registered?

E26 ORL is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is E26 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 ORL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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