1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R412 FWX
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/03/1998. Recorded mileage 109,600 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,600 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
R412 FWX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 109,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R412 FWX Mileage History
- 21/02/200638,031 mi
- 23/02/200743,031 mi+5,000 mi
- 28/02/200848,021 mi+4,990 mi
- 28/02/200848,021 mi
- 26/02/200952,437 mi+4,416 mi
- 26/02/200952,437 mi
- 25/02/201056,078 mi+3,641 mi
- 22/02/201161,332 mi+5,254 mi
- 28/02/201266,102 mi+4,770 mi
- 27/02/201372,488 mi+6,386 mi
- 27/02/201372,488 mi
- 25/02/201477,292 mi+4,804 mi
- 24/02/201580,304 mi+3,012 mi
- 23/02/201683,551 mi+3,247 mi
- 23/02/201683,551 mi
- 21/02/201786,116 mi+2,565 mi
- 20/02/201887,822 mi+1,706 mi
- 20/02/201887,822 mi
- 20/02/201988,605 mi+783 mi
- 20/02/201988,615 mi+10 mi
- 11/02/202089,264 mi+649 mi
- 26/02/202193,270 mi+4,006 mi
- 26/02/202193,270 mi
- 08/02/202399,914 mi+6,644 mi
- 08/02/202399,914 mi
- 13/12/2024109,600 mi+9,686 mi
- 13/12/2024109,600 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R412 FWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R412 FWX) between February 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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