1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S36 PRH
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 94,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,001 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
S36 PRH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2012
- 94,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S36 PRH Mileage History
- 24/08/200512,284 mi
- 08/08/200615,964 mi+3,680 mi
- 08/08/200615,964 mi
- 06/08/200720,392 mi+4,428 mi
- 19/08/200824,940 mi+4,548 mi
- 19/08/200824,940 mi
- 11/08/200936,732 mi+11,792 mi
- 11/08/200936,732 mi
- 17/08/201059,385 mi+22,653 mi
- 17/08/201059,385 mi
- 11/08/201183,335 mi+23,950 mi
- 15/08/201183,643 mi+308 mi
- 20/09/201294,001 mi+10,358 mi
Average of roughly 11,551 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S36 PRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S36 PRH) between August 2005 and September 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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: “Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.