1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P588 HKF
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 130,833 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
P588 HKF Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2009
- 130,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P588 HKF Mileage History
- 03/11/2005110,073 mi
- 27/10/2006117,334 mi+7,261 mi
- 27/10/2007123,864 mi+6,530 mi
- 27/10/2008127,870 mi+4,006 mi
- 27/10/2008127,870 mi
- 18/11/2009130,833 mi+2,963 mi
- 19/11/2009130,833 mi
Average of roughly 5,133 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P588 HKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P588 HKF) between November 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2009 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.
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