1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S257 BTM
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 75,427 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
S257 BTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 75,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S257 BTM Mileage History
- 21/09/202365,836 mi
- 21/09/202365,836 mi
- 30/09/202471,176 mi+5,340 mi
- 30/09/202471,176 mi
- 16/12/202575,427 mi+4,251 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S257 BTM 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 (S257 BTM) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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