1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P85 HET
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 90,548 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P85 HET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 90,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P85 HET Mileage History
- 28/06/202289,574 mi
- 03/07/202389,854 mi+280 mi
- 17/06/202490,164 mi+310 mi
- 10/06/202590,354 mi+190 mi
- 02/06/202690,548 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P85 HET 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 (P85 HET) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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