1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S74 EFA
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1999. Recorded mileage 70,155 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1598cc
S74 EFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 70,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 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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S74 EFA Mileage History
- 01/06/202264,226 mi
- 26/07/202365,843 mi+1,617 mi
- 01/09/202365,853 mi+10 mi
- 13/09/202467,652 mi+1,799 mi
- 26/09/202570,155 mi+2,503 mi
Average of roughly 1,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S74 EFA 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 1999 Vauxhall Astra (S74 EFA) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 due to fractured exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section fractured (6.1.2 (a))”; “Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))”.
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