1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N955 CMH
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 83,312 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1389cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N955 CMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 83,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N955 CMH Mileage History
- 12/08/202363,624 mi
- 30/07/202468,498 mi+4,874 mi
- 16/07/202572,403 mi+3,905 mi
- 17/07/202572,472 mi+69 mi
- 25/08/202683,312 mi+10,840 mi
Average of roughly 6,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N955 CMH 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 (N955 CMH) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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