1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R703 BJV
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 66,867 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R703 BJV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 66,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R703 BJV 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 (R703 BJV) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R703 BJV Mileage History
- 22/09/200648,651 mi
- 22/09/200648,651 mi
- 25/09/200750,462 mi+1,811 mi
- 24/09/200851,185 mi+723 mi
- 24/09/200851,185 mi
- 25/09/200951,650 mi+465 mi
- 25/09/200951,650 mi
- 26/02/201151,822 mi+172 mi
- 25/02/201253,337 mi+1,515 mi
- 25/02/201253,337 mi
- 23/02/201354,580 mi+1,243 mi
- 22/02/201456,743 mi+2,163 mi
- 24/02/201456,751 mi+8 mi
- 12/02/201558,315 mi+1,564 mi
- 19/02/201659,425 mi+1,110 mi
- 16/02/201760,408 mi+983 mi
- 20/02/201861,291 mi+883 mi
- 26/02/201962,248 mi+957 mi
- 19/12/201963,655 mi+1,407 mi
- 09/12/202063,975 mi+320 mi
- 08/12/202164,428 mi+453 mi
- 07/12/202264,892 mi+464 mi
- 14/12/202264,910 mi+18 mi
- 22/11/202365,668 mi+758 mi
- 29/11/202365,675 mi+7 mi
- 30/11/202466,319 mi+644 mi
- 24/11/202566,867 mi+548 mi
Average of roughly 950 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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