1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · N229 KFC
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 134,906 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N229 KFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2008
- 134,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N229 KFC 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 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N229 KFC) between February 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
N229 KFC Mileage History
- 03/02/2006117,741 mi
- 14/02/2006117,977 mi+236 mi
- 08/02/2007127,596 mi+9,619 mi
- 29/01/2008134,874 mi+7,278 mi
- 31/01/2008134,906 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 8,622 miles per year across 5 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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