1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · R654 CGP
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 177,847 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1700cc
R654 CGP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2009
- 177,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R654 CGP Mileage History
- 15/05/2006152,577 mi
- 04/06/2007159,136 mi+6,559 mi
- 05/07/2008165,027 mi+5,891 mi
- 17/07/2009177,847 mi+12,820 mi
Average of roughly 7,962 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R654 CGP 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 (R654 CGP) between May 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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