1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R649 KBR
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 96,075 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R649 KBR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2008
- 96,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R649 KBR 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 (R649 KBR) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R649 KBR Mileage History
- 10/08/200682,469 mi
- 21/07/200788,736 mi+6,267 mi
- 09/08/200896,075 mi+7,339 mi
- 09/08/200896,075 mi
Average of roughly 6,807 miles per year across 4 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
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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
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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