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DAZ 3881

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 3881
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 67,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,772 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 65,772 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust weak.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 57,043 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,856 miles

N/S/R tyre nail inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 37,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,225 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DAZ 3881 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAZ 3881, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAZ 3881 registered?

DAZ 3881 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is DAZ 3881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 3881 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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