1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · V741 GEN
1999 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 130,770 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V741 GEN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2012
- 130,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V741 GEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V741 GEN) between June 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2012 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 (22 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
V741 GEN Mileage History
- 26/06/200675,943 mi
- 26/06/200675,943 mi
- 02/07/200786,921 mi+10,978 mi
- 05/06/200896,363 mi+9,442 mi
- 06/06/200896,363 mi
- 29/05/2009107,135 mi+10,772 mi
- 29/05/2009107,135 mi
- 28/10/2011119,987 mi+12,852 mi
- 04/11/2011119,987 mi
- 26/10/2012130,770 mi+10,783 mi
- 26/10/2012130,770 mi
Average of roughly 8,654 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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