1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · V478 GEN
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 68,929 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,929 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
V478 GEN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2013
- 68,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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V478 GEN Mileage History
- 26/10/200538,298 mi
- 06/11/200640,506 mi+2,208 mi
- 08/11/200640,506 mi
- 05/11/200741,900 mi+1,394 mi
- 05/11/200842,800 mi+900 mi
- 05/11/200945,912 mi+3,112 mi
- 11/11/200945,251 mi-661 mi
- 10/11/201057,726 mi+12,475 mi
- 17/11/201057,728 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/201157,928 mi+200 mi
- 18/01/201157,928 mi
- 10/01/201263,050 mi+5,122 mi
- 10/01/201263,050 mi
- 19/01/201368,304 mi+5,254 mi
- 26/01/201368,929 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 4,224 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V478 GEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V478 GEN) between October 2005 and January 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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