1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S620 APD
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1998. Recorded mileage 53,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,731 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
S620 APD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S620 APD Mileage History
- 14/03/202253,657 mi
- 18/03/202253,731 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 6,535 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S620 APD 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 (S620 APD) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (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: “Emissions unable to be completed excess black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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