1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R852 BND
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 79,274 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R852 BND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 79,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R852 BND 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 (R852 BND) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R852 BND Mileage History
- 20/07/202372,407 mi
- 14/03/202577,636 mi+5,229 mi
- 14/03/202577,637 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/202679,273 mi+1,636 mi
- 28/03/202679,274 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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