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L700 RGB

1998 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,418 mi
Last recorded77,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 RGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 77,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 77,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 76,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,872 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,891 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rust holes in rear valance but outside precribed area

Fail 21 Oct 2013 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rust holes in rear valance but outside precribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,222 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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L700 RGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L700 RGB, 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.

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L700 RGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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The MOT history for L700 RGB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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