1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P732 GKU
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 117,217 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P732 GKU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2010
- 117,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P732 GKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P732 GKU) between April 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)”.
P732 GKU Mileage History
- 12/04/200693,626 mi
- 12/04/200693,626 mi
- 11/04/200799,258 mi+5,632 mi
- 11/04/200799,258 mi
- 22/04/2008104,406 mi+5,148 mi
- 21/04/2009109,897 mi+5,491 mi
- 09/04/2010117,217 mi+7,320 mi
- 09/04/2010117,217 mi
Average of roughly 5,909 miles per year across 8 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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