1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,012 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,012 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.5%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.8%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks20.5%
  4. Brakes20.3%
  5. Body & chassis11.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 52.9% of 1999 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,012 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).