1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R252 BUA
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 117,757 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R252 BUA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2014
- 117,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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R252 BUA Mileage History
- 04/05/200656,251 mi
- 04/05/200763,508 mi+7,257 mi
- 10/05/200763,518 mi+10 mi
- 04/06/200868,799 mi+5,281 mi
- 05/06/200975,926 mi+7,127 mi
- 08/06/200975,930 mi+4 mi
- 03/06/201090,108 mi+14,178 mi
- 16/06/201090,379 mi+271 mi
- 13/06/2011101,271 mi+10,892 mi
- 13/06/2011101,271 mi
- 27/06/2012111,486 mi+10,215 mi
- 22/07/2013115,243 mi+3,757 mi
- 23/07/2013115,243 mi
- 14/07/2014117,757 mi+2,514 mi
Average of roughly 7,506 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R252 BUA 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 (R252 BUA) between May 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”.
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