1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S821 AVE
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 125,062 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S821 AVE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2014
- 125,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S821 AVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S821 AVE) between October 2005 and October 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
S821 AVE Mileage History
- 15/10/200580,095 mi
- 11/10/200685,657 mi+5,562 mi
- 11/10/200685,657 mi
- 11/10/200789,869 mi+4,212 mi
- 11/10/200789,869 mi
- 10/10/200893,257 mi+3,388 mi
- 10/10/200893,257 mi
- 01/10/200995,737 mi+2,480 mi
- 01/10/201097,245 mi+1,508 mi
- 20/10/201097,257 mi+12 mi
- 20/10/2011100,571 mi+3,314 mi
- 21/10/2011100,571 mi
- 06/10/2012103,855 mi+3,284 mi
- 28/10/2013115,380 mi+11,525 mi
- 04/11/2013115,120 mi-260 mi
- 22/10/2014125,062 mi+9,942 mi
- 22/10/2014125,062 mi
Average of roughly 4,986 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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