1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · N137 FCA
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 155,144 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2007.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Mar 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N137 FCA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2006
- 155,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N137 FCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N137 FCA) between July 2005 and July 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)”.
N137 FCA Mileage History
- 25/07/2005142,837 mi
- 01/08/2005143,239 mi+402 mi
- 04/07/2006155,144 mi+11,905 mi
- 04/07/2006155,144 mi
Average of roughly 13,063 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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