1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N255 KCW
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 99,107 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1389cc
N255 KCW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2008
- 99,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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N255 KCW Mileage History
- 21/10/200685,631 mi
- 17/10/200793,646 mi+8,015 mi
- 17/10/200793,646 mi
- 30/10/200899,107 mi+5,461 mi
Average of roughly 6,651 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N255 KCW 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 (N255 KCW) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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