1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · T553 ARO
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 101,828 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T553 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/02/2025
- 101,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T553 ARO 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 (T553 ARO) between April 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
T553 ARO Mileage History
- 01/04/202391,768 mi
- 04/04/202391,809 mi+41 mi
- 13/02/202499,187 mi+7,378 mi
- 13/02/202499,187 mi
- 10/02/2025101,828 mi+2,641 mi
Average of roughly 5,395 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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