1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S432 BGT
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 89,332 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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S432 BGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 89,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S432 BGT 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 (S432 BGT) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S432 BGT Mileage History
- 11/08/202282,459 mi
- 01/08/202384,712 mi+2,253 mi
- 31/07/202486,982 mi+2,270 mi
- 30/07/202589,288 mi+2,306 mi
- 13/08/202589,332 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 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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