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1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S373 HNH

S373 HNH

1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 93,493 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jan 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
93,493 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jan 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1598cc

S373 HNH Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2023
  • 93,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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S373 HNH Mileage History

  1. 19/12/200532,530 mi
  2. 18/12/200635,104 mi+2,574 mi
  3. 17/12/200738,477 mi+3,373 mi
  4. 18/12/200738,478 mi+1 mi
  5. 19/12/200844,103 mi+5,625 mi
  6. 12/12/200949,163 mi+5,060 mi
  7. 16/12/200949,209 mi+46 mi
  8. 20/12/201053,662 mi+4,453 mi
  9. 20/12/201053,662 mi
  10. 16/12/201157,683 mi+4,021 mi
  11. 16/12/201157,683 mi
  12. 30/11/201263,923 mi+6,240 mi
  13. 10/12/201264,080 mi+157 mi
  14. 22/05/201365,820 mi+1,740 mi
  15. 22/05/201365,820 mi
  16. 07/05/201468,693 mi+2,873 mi
  17. 28/04/201571,451 mi+2,758 mi
  18. 28/04/201571,451 mi
  19. 04/05/201673,972 mi+2,521 mi
  20. 15/05/201776,116 mi+2,144 mi
  21. 15/05/201776,117 mi+1 mi
  22. 02/05/201878,065 mi+1,948 mi
  23. 15/05/201878,144 mi+79 mi
  24. 30/04/201979,961 mi+1,817 mi
  25. 30/04/201979,966 mi+5 mi
  26. 19/01/202182,851 mi+2,885 mi
  27. 24/01/202288,132 mi+5,281 mi
  28. 01/02/202393,493 mi+5,361 mi

Average of roughly 3,561 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

S373 HNH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 18:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S373 HNH) between December 2005 and February 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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