1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · R286 DUY
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 126,262 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1700cc
R286 DUY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2007
- 126,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R286 DUY Mileage History
- 22/06/2006119,787 mi
- 23/06/2006119,880 mi+93 mi
- 08/06/2007126,187 mi+6,307 mi
- 12/06/2007126,262 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 6,665 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R286 DUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R286 DUY) between June 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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