1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S408 AVT
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/09/1998. Recorded mileage 115,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,021 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
S408 AVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2022
- 115,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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S408 AVT Mileage History
- 22/09/2021112,398 mi
- 30/09/2021112,462 mi+64 mi
- 05/10/2022115,000 mi+2,538 mi
- 06/10/2022115,021 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,528 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S408 AVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S408 AVT) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2022 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 (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded NS REAR INNER CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))”.
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