1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R248 CBP
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 133,816 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R248 CBP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2017
- 133,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R248 CBP 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 (R248 CBP) between April 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)”; “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
R248 CBP Mileage History
- 24/04/200671,508 mi
- 24/04/200671,508 mi
- 23/04/200784,200 mi+12,692 mi
- 23/04/200784,200 mi
- 10/04/200894,939 mi+10,739 mi
- 30/04/2009103,578 mi+8,639 mi
- 04/05/2010199,450 mi+95,872 mi
- 04/05/2010199,450 mi
- 28/04/2011115,564 mi-83,886 mi
- 15/06/2012120,296 mi+4,732 mi
- 05/06/2013122,881 mi+2,585 mi
- 13/06/2014124,978 mi+2,097 mi
- 16/06/2015127,401 mi+2,423 mi
- 18/06/2015127,401 mi
- 14/06/2016129,774 mi+2,373 mi
- 07/06/2017133,713 mi+3,939 mi
- 16/06/2017133,816 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 5,590 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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