1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S904 AWU
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 159,501 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,501 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
S904 AWU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2011
- 159,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S904 AWU Mileage History
- 11/10/2006104,000 mi
- 13/10/2006104,000 mi
- 08/10/2007109,902 mi+5,902 mi
- 06/11/2008120,964 mi+11,062 mi
- 06/11/2008120,967 mi+3 mi
- 10/11/2009132,285 mi+11,318 mi
- 10/11/2009132,285 mi
- 18/11/2010142,311 mi+10,026 mi
- 18/11/2010142,311 mi
- 04/11/2011159,501 mi+17,190 mi
Average of roughly 10,957 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S904 AWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S904 AWU) between October 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
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