1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R587 BKX
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 79,653 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
R587 BKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 79,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R587 BKX Mileage History
- 09/10/202375,205 mi
- 11/10/202375,239 mi+34 mi
- 14/10/202476,806 mi+1,567 mi
- 14/10/202476,806 mi
- 11/11/202579,653 mi+2,847 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R587 BKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R587 BKX) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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