1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · V898 EHN
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 160,749 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V898 EHN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2011
- 160,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V898 EHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V898 EHN) between April 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
V898 EHN Mileage History
- 04/04/2006103,372 mi
- 07/04/2006103,381 mi+9 mi
- 16/04/2007115,294 mi+11,913 mi
- 18/04/2007115,338 mi+44 mi
- 18/04/2008126,759 mi+11,421 mi
- 18/04/2008126,759 mi
- 15/04/2009138,537 mi+11,778 mi
- 15/04/2009138,537 mi
- 08/04/2010149,522 mi+10,985 mi
- 13/04/2010149,593 mi+71 mi
- 14/04/2011160,731 mi+11,138 mi
- 15/04/2011160,749 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 11,407 miles per year across 12 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
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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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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