1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N538 ANU
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1996. Recorded mileage 169,463 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N538 ANU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 169,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N538 ANU 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 (N538 ANU) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”.
N538 ANU Mileage History
- 26/02/2024168,356 mi
- 05/04/2024168,356 mi
- 31/03/2025169,297 mi+941 mi
- 01/05/2025169,297 mi
- 22/04/2026169,463 mi+166 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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