1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R836 HHB
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 127,035 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
R836 HHB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2012
- 127,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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R836 HHB Mileage History
- 27/02/200699,098 mi
- 27/02/2007103,442 mi+4,344 mi
- 28/02/2007103,442 mi
- 12/08/2008110,570 mi+7,128 mi
- 11/08/2009115,544 mi+4,974 mi
- 11/08/200911,544 mi-104,000 mi
- 16/07/2010120,201 mi+108,657 mi
- 05/09/2011123,035 mi+2,834 mi
- 04/09/2012127,035 mi+4,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,285 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R836 HHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R836 HHB) between February 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2012 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
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