1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · S462 DNU
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 148,276 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S462 DNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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S462 DNU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S462 DNU) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mountin”; “Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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