1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S396 BVV
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 144,064 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S396 BVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 144,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S396 BVV Mileage History
- 06/04/2022128,671 mi
- 27/03/2023134,783 mi+6,112 mi
- 27/03/2023134,792 mi+9 mi
- 25/04/2024144,061 mi+9,269 mi
- 26/04/2024144,064 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S396 BVV 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 (S396 BVV) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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