1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R495 AKP
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 139,742 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R495 AKP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2015
- 139,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R495 AKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R495 AKP) between November 2005 and October 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
R495 AKP Mileage History
- 28/11/200595,486 mi
- 23/04/2007112,295 mi+16,809 mi
- 04/10/2007112,306 mi+11 mi
- 05/10/2007112,307 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2008115,187 mi+2,880 mi
- 09/10/2008115,192 mi+5 mi
- 10/10/2009119,204 mi+4,012 mi
- 16/10/2009119,204 mi
- 13/10/2010124,400 mi+5,196 mi
- 17/09/2011128,414 mi+4,014 mi
- 10/10/2012132,010 mi+3,596 mi
- 14/09/2013134,251 mi+2,241 mi
- 30/09/2014137,082 mi+2,831 mi
- 04/10/2014137,082 mi
- 02/10/2015139,742 mi+2,660 mi
Average of roughly 4,496 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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