1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · T381 BCW
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 173,369 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T381 BCW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 173,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T381 BCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (T381 BCW) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
T381 BCW Mileage History
- 01/08/2026173,362 mi
- 05/08/2026173,369 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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