1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S325 DVV
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 138,860 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/10/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
S325 DVV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2014
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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S325 DVV Mileage History
- 17/01/200685,297 mi
- 16/01/200796,740 mi+11,443 mi
- 05/02/2008107,160 mi+10,420 mi
- 19/01/2009115,662 mi+8,502 mi
- 28/01/2010123,478 mi+7,816 mi
- 28/01/2010123,478 mi
- 25/03/2011132,340 mi+8,862 mi
- 13/03/2012138,860 mi+6,520 mi
Average of roughly 8,707 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S325 DVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S325 DVV) between January 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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