1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · T161 ATR
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 119,391 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T161 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/11/2024
- 119,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T161 ATR 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 (T161 ATR) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
T161 ATR Mileage History
- 23/11/2022115,771 mi
- 24/11/2022115,772 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/2023117,781 mi+2,009 mi
- 29/11/2023117,782 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/2024119,391 mi+1,609 mi
Average of roughly 1,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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