1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R790 BDM
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 62,276 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R790 BDM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 62,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R790 BDM Mileage History
- 23/09/202260,177 mi
- 23/09/202260,177 mi
- 06/10/202362,276 mi+2,099 mi
Average of roughly 2,028 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R790 BDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R790 BDM) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKING /PERISHED /SPLIT ON IN”.
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