1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S332 APC
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 92,044 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S332 APC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2021
- 92,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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S332 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S332 APC) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust silencer box mounting has broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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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: Poor
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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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