1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S343 EJO
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 173,226 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S343 EJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 173,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S343 EJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S343 EJO) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S343 EJO Mileage History
- 21/06/2023164,516 mi
- 26/06/2023164,522 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/2024168,875 mi+4,353 mi
- 21/06/2024168,877 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/2025173,226 mi+4,349 mi
Average of roughly 4,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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