1999 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · V856 RAR
1999 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 135,421 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V856 RAR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2008
- 135,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V856 RAR Mileage History
- 12/11/200588,622 mi
- 11/11/2006101,314 mi+12,692 mi
- 17/11/2007115,970 mi+14,656 mi
- 17/11/2007115,970 mi
- 09/09/2008111,119 mi-4,851 mi
- 12/09/2008135,421 mi+24,302 mi
Average of roughly 16,512 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V856 RAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Astra (V856 RAR) between November 2005 and September 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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