1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S248 BGX
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 80,626 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S248 BGX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
- 80,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S248 BGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S248 BGX) between August 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S248 BGX Mileage History
- 21/08/200650,763 mi
- 17/08/200755,078 mi+4,315 mi
- 06/08/200858,914 mi+3,836 mi
- 01/09/200962,543 mi+3,629 mi
- 23/08/201065,639 mi+3,096 mi
- 26/08/201065,658 mi+19 mi
- 10/08/201170,149 mi+4,491 mi
- 10/08/201170,152 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/201273,841 mi+3,689 mi
- 01/09/201273,882 mi+41 mi
- 01/09/201273,882 mi
- 13/08/201374,597 mi+715 mi
- 15/08/201374,601 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/201475,368 mi+767 mi
- 11/08/201475,378 mi+10 mi
- 25/08/201576,471 mi+1,093 mi
- 16/08/201677,133 mi+662 mi
- 19/08/201677,136 mi+3 mi
- 18/08/201777,728 mi+592 mi
- 09/08/201878,863 mi+1,135 mi
- 19/08/201979,621 mi+758 mi
- 23/08/201979,628 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/202080,121 mi+493 mi
- 05/08/202080,125 mi+4 mi
- 10/08/202180,626 mi+501 mi
Average of roughly 1,995 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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