1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · M317 EHW
1995 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1995. Recorded mileage 78,035 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M317 EHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 78,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M317 EHW 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 1995 Vauxhall Astra (M317 EHW) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed from cracks on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M317 EHW Mileage History
- 03/08/202365,936 mi
- 17/08/202365,972 mi+36 mi
- 23/07/202471,699 mi+5,727 mi
- 10/06/202575,897 mi+4,198 mi
- 27/05/202678,035 mi+2,138 mi
Average of roughly 4,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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