1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · T738 RFA
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 163,079 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1598cc
T738 RFA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2013
- 163,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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T738 RFA Mileage History
- 13/04/200671,202 mi
- 03/04/200785,223 mi+14,021 mi
- 03/04/200898,061 mi+12,838 mi
- 10/04/200898,274 mi+213 mi
- 28/03/2009107,962 mi+9,688 mi
- 28/03/2009107,962 mi
- 12/04/2010121,031 mi+13,069 mi
- 13/04/2010121,031 mi
- 02/04/2011133,535 mi+12,504 mi
- 21/07/2012150,618 mi+17,083 mi
- 20/07/2013163,079 mi+12,461 mi
- 20/07/2013163,079 mi
Average of roughly 12,639 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
T738 RFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (T738 RFA) between April 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2013 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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