1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P837 EVV
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 190,673 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1700cc
P837 EVV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/06/2011
- 190,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P837 EVV Mileage History
- 17/06/2006161,131 mi
- 17/06/2006161,131 mi
- 30/06/2007166,794 mi+5,663 mi
- 23/06/2008171,932 mi+5,138 mi
- 30/06/2008171,932 mi
- 24/06/2009177,449 mi+5,517 mi
- 25/06/2009177,449 mi
- 26/06/2010184,706 mi+7,257 mi
- 28/06/2010184,707 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2011190,673 mi+5,966 mi
Average of roughly 5,906 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P837 EVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P837 EVV) between June 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”.
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