1987 Vauxhall Astra 1.3L Petrol · E598 VUD
1987 Vauxhall Astra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23/09/1987. Recorded mileage 53,041 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1297cc
E598 VUD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 53,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 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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E598 VUD Mileage History
- 15/08/200540,907 mi
- 15/08/200540,907 mi
- 21/08/200641,887 mi+980 mi
- 20/08/200742,583 mi+696 mi
- 20/08/200742,583 mi
- 13/08/200842,947 mi+364 mi
- 14/08/200842,948 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/200943,289 mi+341 mi
- 19/08/201043,571 mi+282 mi
- 22/08/201143,857 mi+286 mi
- 15/08/201244,080 mi+223 mi
- 13/08/201344,342 mi+262 mi
- 14/08/201444,747 mi+405 mi
- 18/08/201444,747 mi
- 14/08/201545,262 mi+515 mi
- 18/08/201545,262 mi
- 24/08/201646,039 mi+777 mi
- 07/09/201646,040 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/201746,890 mi+850 mi
- 21/08/201847,987 mi+1,097 mi
- 22/08/201948,787 mi+800 mi
- 22/08/201948,787 mi
- 07/09/202049,502 mi+715 mi
- 18/08/202150,387 mi+885 mi
- 15/08/202251,481 mi+1,094 mi
- 17/08/202251,481 mi
- 22/08/202352,333 mi+852 mi
- 03/09/202453,041 mi+708 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
E598 VUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Vauxhall Astra (E598 VUD) between August 2005 and September 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”.
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