1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · T278 GRF
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/06/1999. Recorded mileage 186,784 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,784 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
T278 GRF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2023
- 186,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 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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T278 GRF Mileage History
- 03/05/200676,283 mi
- 25/04/200779,428 mi+3,145 mi
- 02/05/200884,523 mi+5,095 mi
- 06/05/200884,603 mi+80 mi
- 27/04/200991,701 mi+7,098 mi
- 27/04/200991,701 mi
- 27/04/201099,170 mi+7,469 mi
- 30/04/201099,210 mi+40 mi
- 27/04/2011108,968 mi+9,758 mi
- 16/04/2012119,633 mi+10,665 mi
- 16/04/2012119,633 mi
- 03/05/2013130,857 mi+11,224 mi
- 10/05/2013131,070 mi+213 mi
- 28/04/2014139,305 mi+8,235 mi
- 07/05/2014139,442 mi+137 mi
- 21/04/2015146,902 mi+7,460 mi
- 27/04/2015146,936 mi+34 mi
- 28/04/2016151,207 mi+4,271 mi
- 04/05/2016151,243 mi+36 mi
- 04/09/2017152,364 mi+1,121 mi
- 17/08/2018153,735 mi+1,371 mi
- 29/08/2018153,767 mi+32 mi
- 08/08/2019155,388 mi+1,621 mi
- 04/08/2020162,088 mi+6,700 mi
- 04/08/2021168,851 mi+6,763 mi
- 17/08/2021169,190 mi+339 mi
- 04/08/2022177,796 mi+8,606 mi
- 12/08/2022178,004 mi+208 mi
- 08/08/2023186,784 mi+8,780 mi
Average of roughly 6,400 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
T278 GRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (T278 GRF) between May 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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