1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R892 EJN
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 53,873 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R892 EJN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2021
- 53,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R892 EJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R892 EJN) between March 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R892 EJN Mileage History
- 06/03/200634,290 mi
- 05/03/200737,678 mi+3,388 mi
- 07/03/200840,419 mi+2,741 mi
- 16/03/200943,061 mi+2,642 mi
- 15/03/201044,703 mi+1,642 mi
- 08/03/201145,552 mi+849 mi
- 05/03/201254,984 mi+9,432 mi
- 20/03/201246,014 mi-8,970 mi
- 20/03/201246,014 mi
- 06/03/201346,303 mi+289 mi
- 29/09/201646,363 mi+60 mi
- 30/08/201747,766 mi+1,403 mi
- 20/08/201849,435 mi+1,669 mi
- 21/08/201849,435 mi
- 13/08/201951,030 mi+1,595 mi
- 18/08/202052,370 mi+1,340 mi
- 02/08/202153,873 mi+1,503 mi
Average of roughly 1,271 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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