1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S552 FWT
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 97,133 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,133 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
S552 FWT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2011
- 97,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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S552 FWT Mileage History
- 17/05/200665,511 mi
- 09/05/200770,788 mi+5,277 mi
- 30/04/200876,806 mi+6,018 mi
- 21/04/200983,011 mi+6,205 mi
- 16/05/201091,280 mi+8,269 mi
- 17/05/201091,280 mi
- 02/06/201197,132 mi+5,852 mi
- 03/06/201197,133 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S552 FWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S552 FWT) between May 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2011 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 (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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