1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R955 AVX
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 222,623 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R955 AVX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2022
- 222,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R955 AVX Mileage History
- 22/02/2022222,623 mi
- 22/02/2022222,623 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R955 AVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R955 AVX) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 February 2022 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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