1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S938 BGC
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 109,017 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S938 BGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2024
- 109,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S938 BGC Mileage History
- 15/07/2022107,103 mi
- 15/07/2022107,103 mi
- 24/07/2023108,792 mi+1,689 mi
- 24/07/2023108,792 mi
- 23/07/2024109,017 mi+225 mi
Average of roughly 946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S938 BGC 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 (S938 BGC) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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