1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · S583 FFA
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 66,352 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S583 FFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 66,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S583 FFA 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 (S583 FFA) between November 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
S583 FFA Mileage History
- 07/11/202465,335 mi
- 19/11/202465,354 mi+19 mi
- 19/11/202465,354 mi
- 16/10/202566,347 mi+993 mi
- 17/10/202566,352 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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