1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · T527 BBK
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 74,562 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T527 BBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 74,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T527 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (T527 BBK) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
T527 BBK Mileage History
- 17/05/202273,650 mi
- 19/05/202273,689 mi+39 mi
- 16/05/202374,550 mi+861 mi
- 16/05/202374,562 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 915 miles per year across 4 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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