1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R458 BHJ
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1998. Recorded mileage 85,149 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R458 BHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 85,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R458 BHJ Mileage History
- 18/07/202279,204 mi
- 17/07/202380,514 mi+1,310 mi
- 08/07/202482,145 mi+1,631 mi
- 14/07/202584,206 mi+2,061 mi
- 16/07/202685,149 mi+943 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R458 BHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R458 BHJ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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