1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · M639 VBV
1995 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 84,516 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M639 VBV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2013
- 84,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M639 VBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Astra (M639 VBV) between February 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
M639 VBV Mileage History
- 21/02/200654,907 mi
- 21/02/200654,907 mi
- 02/02/200758,650 mi+3,743 mi
- 05/02/200758,650 mi
- 19/02/200863,065 mi+4,415 mi
- 10/02/200969,243 mi+6,178 mi
- 25/02/201073,667 mi+4,424 mi
- 21/02/201177,165 mi+3,498 mi
- 25/02/201177,225 mi+60 mi
- 20/02/201280,826 mi+3,601 mi
- 29/02/201280,826 mi
- 26/02/201384,486 mi+3,660 mi
- 28/02/201384,486 mi
- 06/03/201384,516 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,208 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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