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1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · R741 EVW

R741 EVW

1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 125,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/01/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (18/02/2011)
Recorded Mileage
125,493 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/01/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 18/02/2011
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1686cc

R741 EVW Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/01/2011
  • 125,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R741 EVW Mileage History

  1. 11/01/2006103,251 mi
  2. 11/01/2006103,251 mi
  3. 09/01/2007109,059 mi+5,808 mi
  4. 07/01/2008114,130 mi+5,071 mi
  5. 09/01/2009119,200 mi+5,070 mi
  6. 13/01/2009119,200 mi
  7. 08/01/2010122,613 mi+3,413 mi
  8. 06/01/2011125,493 mi+2,880 mi

Average of roughly 4,461 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R741 EVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R741 EVW) between January 2006 and January 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.

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