1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R852 BND
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 79,274 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R852 BND Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 79,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R852 BND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R852 BND) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R852 BND Mileage History
- 17/01/200641,166 mi
- 22/01/200745,358 mi+4,192 mi
- 18/01/200848,655 mi+3,297 mi
- 23/01/200950,799 mi+2,144 mi
- 23/01/200950,799 mi
- 18/01/201052,779 mi+1,980 mi
- 18/01/201052,779 mi
- 11/01/201155,532 mi+2,753 mi
- 11/01/201155,532 mi
- 24/01/201258,547 mi+3,015 mi
- 25/01/201258,547 mi
- 18/12/201260,554 mi+2,007 mi
- 07/01/201462,776 mi+2,222 mi
- 16/12/201464,511 mi+1,735 mi
- 14/12/201566,351 mi+1,840 mi
- 14/12/201566,351 mi
- 05/01/201767,587 mi+1,236 mi
- 05/01/201767,587 mi
- 04/01/201868,252 mi+665 mi
- 04/01/201868,252 mi
- 03/01/201968,738 mi+486 mi
- 02/01/202069,192 mi+454 mi
- 16/06/202169,240 mi+48 mi
- 29/06/202169,242 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/202269,378 mi+136 mi
- 30/06/202372,129 mi+2,751 mi
- 20/07/202372,407 mi+278 mi
- 14/03/202577,636 mi+5,229 mi
- 14/03/202577,637 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/202679,273 mi+1,636 mi
- 28/03/202679,274 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,887 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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