1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N237 KCK
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 120,166 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N237 KCK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2016
- 120,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N237 KCK Mileage History
- 09/03/200671,976 mi
- 09/03/200777,789 mi+5,813 mi
- 07/03/200883,922 mi+6,133 mi
- 09/03/200989,067 mi+5,145 mi
- 11/03/201095,779 mi+6,712 mi
- 02/04/201199,561 mi+3,782 mi
- 23/03/2012104,160 mi+4,599 mi
- 23/03/2012104,160 mi
- 25/03/2013107,847 mi+3,687 mi
- 27/03/2013107,847 mi
- 14/04/2014111,888 mi+4,041 mi
- 14/04/2014111,888 mi
- 14/04/2015116,074 mi+4,186 mi
- 15/04/2015116,074 mi
- 20/04/2016120,166 mi+4,092 mi
Average of roughly 4,764 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
N237 KCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N237 KCK) between March 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”.
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