1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R997 BDL
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 76,968 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R997 BDL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 76,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R997 BDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R997 BDL) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R997 BDL Mileage History
- 15/02/202276,328 mi
- 13/02/202376,639 mi+311 mi
- 13/02/202376,639 mi
- 13/03/202476,968 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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