Vauxhall Astra Sri 16v (1999)
1999 Vauxhall Astra Sri 16v
CarHunch is tracking 129 1999 Vauxhall Astra Sri 16v vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1999 Astra SRI 16V is a reliability concern: just 30% pass MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions show a 0% pass rate across 128 vehicles tested. While dangerous defects are rare (0%), the exceptionally low pass rate suggests these cars are reaching the end of their viable life and will demand frequent visits to the garage.
At an average mileage of 107,770 miles, these are well-used 25-year-old cars, and the handful of failures recorded per vehicle indicate wear rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for immediate repairs post-purchase and expect ongoing maintenance costs—this is genuinely a project car rather than a reliable daily driver.
We have 129 1999 Vauxhall Astra Sri 16v 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 Sri 16v
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 128 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 33.3% | 2 |
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