1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · V215 FCW
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 155,237 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,237 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
V215 FCW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2011
- 155,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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V215 FCW Mileage History
- 03/11/2006194,571 mi
- 17/10/2007101,172 mi-93,399 mi
- 03/11/2008106,801 mi+5,629 mi
- 03/11/2008106,804 mi+3 mi
- 23/03/2010115,249 mi+8,445 mi
- 08/04/2010115,249 mi
- 22/03/2011155,227 mi+39,978 mi
- 22/03/2011155,237 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly -8,978 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V215 FCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V215 FCW) between November 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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