1991 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · H896 DPX
1991 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15/01/1991. Recorded mileage 149,243 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1998cc
H896 DPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 149,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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H896 DPX Mileage History
- 05/09/2022149,293 mi
- 07/09/2023149,243 mi-50 mi
- 21/09/2023149,243 mi
- 04/10/2024149,243 mi
- 17/10/2025149,243 mi
Average of roughly -16 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H896 DPX 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 1991 Vauxhall Astra (H896 DPX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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