1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S59 CEH
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 161,587 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S59 CEH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2011
- 161,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S59 CEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S59 CEH) between January 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
S59 CEH Mileage History
- 07/01/2006104,011 mi
- 07/01/2006104,011 mi
- 26/01/2007123,689 mi+19,678 mi
- 26/01/2007123,689 mi
- 21/01/2008131,404 mi+7,715 mi
- 22/01/2008131,404 mi
- 14/07/2009139,324 mi+7,920 mi
- 16/07/2009139,352 mi+28 mi
- 19/07/2010144,902 mi+5,550 mi
- 28/07/2010144,928 mi+26 mi
- 28/07/2010144,928 mi
- 08/10/2010146,548 mi+1,620 mi
- 22/08/2011161,587 mi+15,039 mi
- 24/08/2011161,587 mi
Average of roughly 10,234 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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