1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S492 CHW
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/10/1998. Recorded mileage 134,912 miles. MOT valid until 14/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,912 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
S492 CHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 134,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S492 CHW Mileage History
- 13/07/2023129,663 mi
- 08/07/2024131,220 mi+1,557 mi
- 16/07/2025133,234 mi+2,014 mi
- 16/07/2025133,234 mi
- 13/07/2026134,912 mi+1,678 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S492 CHW 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 (S492 CHW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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 (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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