1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · S557 FKN
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 133,860 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S557 FKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2025
- 133,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S557 FKN 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 (S557 FKN) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S557 FKN Mileage History
- 23/02/2023128,009 mi
- 03/03/2023128,037 mi+28 mi
- 26/02/2024130,678 mi+2,641 mi
- 29/02/2024130,689 mi+11 mi
- 21/02/2025133,860 mi+3,171 mi
Average of roughly 2,932 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: Poor
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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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