1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N277 DKU
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 76,244 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N277 DKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2023
- 76,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N277 DKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N277 DKU) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2023 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
N277 DKU Mileage History
- 13/12/202174,275 mi
- 14/12/202174,275 mi
- 05/01/202375,354 mi+1,079 mi
- 06/01/202375,354 mi
- 15/12/202376,244 mi+890 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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