1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N142 DWC
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 125,374 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N142 DWC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 125,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N142 DWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N142 DWC) between December 2005 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”.
N142 DWC Mileage History
- 21/12/200593,022 mi
- 23/12/200593,022 mi
- 20/12/2006100,251 mi+7,229 mi
- 18/12/2007105,542 mi+5,291 mi
- 19/12/2008107,418 mi+1,876 mi
- 16/12/2009106,967 mi-451 mi
- 16/12/2009106,967 mi
- 12/12/2011111,866 mi+4,899 mi
- 10/12/2012113,103 mi+1,237 mi
- 11/12/2013114,098 mi+995 mi
- 15/12/2014114,735 mi+637 mi
- 15/12/2014114,735 mi
- 14/12/2015115,467 mi+732 mi
- 14/12/2015115,467 mi
- 16/12/2016116,382 mi+915 mi
- 12/12/2017117,264 mi+882 mi
- 12/12/2018118,047 mi+783 mi
- 12/12/2018118,047 mi
- 09/12/2019118,455 mi+408 mi
- 09/12/2019118,459 mi+4 mi
- 15/12/2020118,674 mi+215 mi
- 08/06/2023118,846 mi+172 mi
- 14/05/2024120,766 mi+1,920 mi
- 14/05/2024120,766 mi
- 03/06/2025125,374 mi+4,608 mi
Average of roughly 1,663 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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