1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · T71 ACW
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 38,774 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T71 ACW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 38,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T71 ACW 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 (T71 ACW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of gasses in rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
T71 ACW Mileage History
- 05/07/202336,489 mi
- 04/07/202437,337 mi+848 mi
- 10/07/202538,262 mi+925 mi
- 03/07/202638,769 mi+507 mi
- 10/07/202638,774 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 758 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: Good
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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