1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · M885 VEH
1995 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 128,337 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M885 VEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2007
- 128,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M885 VEH 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 (M885 VEH) between December 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)”.
M885 VEH Mileage History
- 13/12/2005121,502 mi
- 13/12/2005121,502 mi
- 24/09/2007128,304 mi+6,802 mi
- 31/10/2007128,337 mi+33 mi
- 01/11/2007128,337 mi
Average of roughly 3,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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