1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R739 HGD
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 56,635 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,635 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
R739 HGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2007
- 56,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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R739 HGD Mileage History
- 02/09/200545,915 mi
- 02/09/200545,195 mi-720 mi
- 25/08/200642,068 mi-3,127 mi
- 25/08/200642,068 mi
- 25/08/200756,635 mi+14,567 mi
Average of roughly 5,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R739 HGD 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 (R739 HGD) between September 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.