1999 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · V859 YFW
1999 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 158,417 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V859 YFW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2011
- 158,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V859 YFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V859 YFW) between November 2005 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.
V859 YFW Mileage History
- 15/11/200578,333 mi
- 21/10/200691,981 mi+13,648 mi
- 20/09/2007104,190 mi+12,209 mi
- 20/09/2007104,190 mi
- 09/09/2008119,177 mi+14,987 mi
- 17/09/2008119,357 mi+180 mi
- 15/09/2009134,249 mi+14,892 mi
- 16/09/2009134,249 mi
- 15/09/2010147,675 mi+13,426 mi
- 28/09/2010148,170 mi+495 mi
- 15/08/2011158,417 mi+10,247 mi
Average of roughly 13,935 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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