1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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R741 EVW Mileage History
- 11/01/2006103,251 mi
- 11/01/2006103,251 mi
- 09/01/2007109,059 mi+5,808 mi
- 07/01/2008114,130 mi+5,071 mi
- 09/01/2009119,200 mi+5,070 mi
- 13/01/2009119,200 mi
- 08/01/2010122,613 mi+3,413 mi
- 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
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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