1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R54 JGR
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 71,405 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R54 JGR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2024
- 71,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R54 JGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R54 JGR) between April 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R54 JGR Mileage History
- 19/04/200633,879 mi
- 10/04/200736,282 mi+2,403 mi
- 16/04/200839,084 mi+2,802 mi
- 15/04/200941,000 mi+1,916 mi
- 16/04/201043,186 mi+2,186 mi
- 07/04/201145,711 mi+2,525 mi
- 11/04/201248,712 mi+3,001 mi
- 10/04/201351,039 mi+2,327 mi
- 02/04/201454,025 mi+2,986 mi
- 02/04/201454,025 mi
- 08/04/201557,010 mi+2,985 mi
- 12/04/201659,214 mi+2,204 mi
- 12/04/201659,214 mi
- 11/04/201761,299 mi+2,085 mi
- 11/04/201861,897 mi+598 mi
- 27/03/201963,147 mi+1,250 mi
- 09/07/202064,676 mi+1,529 mi
- 09/07/202165,339 mi+663 mi
- 05/07/202266,024 mi+685 mi
- 05/07/202266,024 mi
- 26/06/202366,597 mi+573 mi
- 01/07/202366,597 mi
- 06/07/202471,405 mi+4,808 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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