1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · N178 LWY
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 177,863 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1700cc
N178 LWY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2007
- 177,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N178 LWY Mileage History
- 18/08/2006166,135 mi
- 21/08/2006166,136 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/2007177,863 mi+11,727 mi
- 13/09/2007177,863 mi
Average of roughly 10,954 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N178 LWY 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 (N178 LWY) between August 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 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 (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)”.
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