Vauxhall Astra Ls Td (1999)
1999 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td
CarHunch is tracking 613 1999 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1999 Vauxhall Astra LS TD matches the UK average first-time pass rate at exactly 80%, which is respectable for a 25-year-old diesel hatchback, though the diesel variant specifically shows a weaker 70% pass rate—something to factor in if you're considering one. No vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is genuinely reassuring for such an old car.
These Astras are racking up serious mileage, with a median of 173,207 miles, so survivors tend to be well-used. The vanishingly low average of just 0.01 failures per vehicle suggests that when these cars do pass, they're relatively solid mechanically—so your real task as a buyer is finding one that's been properly maintained rather than worrying about inherent design flaws. Get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system and turbo (diesel reliability hotspots) and verify service history meticulously.
We have 613 1999 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1999 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 611 | 0.7% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td vehicles fall between 168,716 and 190,566 miles.
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