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12 MJ

1999 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,309 mi
Last recorded50,309 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astra92,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 49,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 49,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 39,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,321 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 36,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,534 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,061 miles

rattle vibration from exhaust

rear brake pipe ends corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,599 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 19,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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12 MJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 92,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 MJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 MJ registered?

12 MJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 12 MJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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