1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S373 BHC
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 104,590 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,590 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
S373 BHC Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
- 104,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (60 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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S373 BHC Mileage History
- 26/07/200532,402 mi
- 28/07/200638,810 mi+6,408 mi
- 18/07/200742,813 mi+4,003 mi
- 04/08/200847,378 mi+4,565 mi
- 30/07/200958,559 mi+11,181 mi
- 03/08/200958,656 mi+97 mi
- 04/08/201062,951 mi+4,295 mi
- 04/08/201062,951 mi
- 01/08/201165,921 mi+2,970 mi
- 01/08/201165,921 mi
- 31/07/201270,553 mi+4,632 mi
- 29/07/201375,713 mi+5,160 mi
- 29/07/201375,713 mi
- 06/08/201480,855 mi+5,142 mi
- 06/08/201480,855 mi
- 17/08/201587,063 mi+6,208 mi
- 17/08/201587,063 mi
- 10/08/201690,933 mi+3,870 mi
- 10/08/201690,933 mi
- 16/08/201793,753 mi+2,820 mi
- 16/08/201793,754 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/201896,207 mi+2,453 mi
- 10/08/201896,210 mi+3 mi
- 13/08/201998,624 mi+2,414 mi
- 16/08/201998,629 mi+5 mi
- 03/09/2020100,123 mi+1,494 mi
- 04/09/2020100,124 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/2021101,411 mi+1,287 mi
- 03/09/2021101,412 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/2022102,547 mi+1,135 mi
- 15/09/2022102,547 mi
- 07/09/2023103,660 mi+1,113 mi
- 11/09/2023103,660 mi
- 13/09/2024104,590 mi+930 mi
- 16/09/2024104,590 mi
Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
S373 BHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S373 BHC) between July 2005 and September 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (60 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 114 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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