1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · T542 MLA
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 166,692 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1700cc
T542 MLA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2014
- 166,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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T542 MLA Mileage History
- 30/05/2006138,080 mi
- 31/05/2006138,087 mi+7 mi
- 31/05/2006138,087 mi
- 30/05/2007145,329 mi+7,242 mi
- 17/10/2008151,087 mi+5,758 mi
- 17/10/2008151,087 mi
- 26/10/2009155,356 mi+4,269 mi
- 31/10/2009155,376 mi+20 mi
- 15/10/2010162,222 mi+6,846 mi
- 24/04/2013165,568 mi+3,346 mi
- 20/08/2014166,686 mi+1,118 mi
- 28/08/2014166,692 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
T542 MLA 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 (T542 MLA) between May 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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