1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R503 NRP
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 92,020 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,020 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
R503 NRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2007
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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R503 NRP Mileage History
- 13/09/200583,507 mi
- 26/10/200692,020 mi+8,513 mi
- 31/10/200692,020 mi
Average of roughly 7,525 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R503 NRP 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 (R503 NRP) between September 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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