1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · V236 FAJ
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 104,854 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,854 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
V236 FAJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2011
- 104,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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V236 FAJ Mileage History
- 23/11/200564,442 mi
- 22/11/200673,875 mi+9,433 mi
- 24/11/200673,875 mi
- 20/11/200779,588 mi+5,713 mi
- 21/11/200779,588 mi
- 23/07/200882,848 mi+3,260 mi
- 23/07/200998,240 mi+15,392 mi
- 24/07/200989,270 mi-8,970 mi
- 23/08/201099,354 mi+10,084 mi
- 27/09/2011104,854 mi+5,500 mi
Average of roughly 6,916 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V236 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V236 FAJ) between November 2005 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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