1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N393 HBM
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 84,707 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N393 HBM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2010
- 84,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N393 HBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N393 HBM) between May 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
N393 HBM Mileage History
- 05/05/200672,288 mi
- 12/05/200781,751 mi+9,463 mi
- 03/10/200893,539 mi+11,788 mi
- 30/09/2009103,125 mi+9,586 mi
- 30/09/2009103,125 mi
- 01/10/201084,707 mi-18,418 mi
Average of roughly 2,817 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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