1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · S975 AUM
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 105,323 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/12/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1398cc
S975 AUM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2014
- 105,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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S975 AUM Mileage History
- 14/06/200650,869 mi
- 21/06/200760,148 mi+9,279 mi
- 27/06/200868,352 mi+8,204 mi
- 23/06/200974,468 mi+6,116 mi
- 16/06/201081,036 mi+6,568 mi
- 18/06/201081,067 mi+31 mi
- 23/05/201185,827 mi+4,760 mi
- 26/05/201185,827 mi
- 21/05/201293,080 mi+7,253 mi
- 07/05/201399,069 mi+5,989 mi
- 10/05/201399,070 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2014105,323 mi+6,253 mi
Average of roughly 6,875 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
S975 AUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S975 AUM) between June 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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