1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R432 BOT
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 75,486 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,486 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
R432 BOT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2011
- 75,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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R432 BOT Mileage History
- 20/12/200530,099 mi
- 19/12/200633,116 mi+3,017 mi
- 18/12/200736,233 mi+3,117 mi
- 23/01/200944,290 mi+8,057 mi
- 02/01/201057,361 mi+13,071 mi
- 04/01/201057,361 mi
- 09/12/201065,508 mi+8,147 mi
- 09/12/201065,508 mi
- 06/12/201175,486 mi+9,978 mi
- 06/12/201175,486 mi
Average of roughly 7,614 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R432 BOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R432 BOT) between December 2005 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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