1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S773 BCB
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 60,108 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,108 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
S773 BCB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2014
- 60,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 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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S773 BCB Mileage History
- 05/08/200644,090 mi
- 01/08/200744,645 mi+555 mi
- 06/08/200846,519 mi+1,874 mi
- 24/09/200949,329 mi+2,810 mi
- 25/09/200949,331 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/201052,591 mi+3,260 mi
- 25/09/201052,598 mi+7 mi
- 29/09/201155,126 mi+2,528 mi
- 03/10/201155,136 mi+10 mi
- 29/10/201257,987 mi+2,851 mi
- 31/10/201257,990 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/201460,108 mi+2,118 mi
- 26/03/201460,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,097 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S773 BCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S773 BCB) between August 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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