1998 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · R135 EEV
1998 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 70,224 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
R135 EEV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2017
- 70,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R135 EEV Mileage History
- 16/03/200617,713 mi
- 29/06/200724,121 mi+6,408 mi
- 28/06/200828,411 mi+4,290 mi
- 25/06/200933,398 mi+4,987 mi
- 25/06/201038,955 mi+5,557 mi
- 05/07/201038,965 mi+10 mi
- 05/07/201145,764 mi+6,799 mi
- 06/07/201145,768 mi+4 mi
- 16/07/201253,859 mi+8,091 mi
- 03/05/201459,661 mi+5,802 mi
- 06/06/201564,827 mi+5,166 mi
- 11/06/201565,061 mi+234 mi
- 27/05/201770,223 mi+5,162 mi
- 27/05/201770,224 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,689 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R135 EEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R135 EEV) between March 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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