1999 Vauxhall Astra · 5,674 MOT tests
1999 Vauxhall Astra reliability
1999 Vauxhall Astras fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Astra years (5,674 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 46.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 97,425
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,674
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 13.3% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.3%
- Suspension16.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks13.3%
- Brakes12.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.6%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.34%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.04%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.68%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 3.38%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.8%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.77%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.71%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.79%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
1999 Vauxhall Astras fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Astra years (5,674 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.34% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.04% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Vauxhall Astra shows 97,425 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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