1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N126 LHG
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 161,948 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N126 LHG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2007
- 161,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N126 LHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N126 LHG) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)”; “Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
N126 LHG Mileage History
- 19/07/2006154,098 mi
- 26/07/2006154,200 mi+102 mi
- 28/06/2007161,798 mi+7,598 mi
- 10/07/2007161,948 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 8,060 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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