1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R278 BBA
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 78,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,993 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
R278 BBA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2012
- 78,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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R278 BBA Mileage History
- 06/03/200662,715 mi
- 10/04/200767,998 mi+5,283 mi
- 11/04/200768,000 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/200872,908 mi+4,908 mi
- 06/03/200973,596 mi+688 mi
- 05/03/201074,909 mi+1,313 mi
- 08/03/201175,873 mi+964 mi
- 27/04/201278,993 mi+3,120 mi
Average of roughly 2,649 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R278 BBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R278 BBA) between March 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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