1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · N316 KFC
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 98,011 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
N316 KFC Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2011
- 98,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N316 KFC Mileage History
- 28/07/200674,700 mi
- 29/07/200674,700 mi
- 26/07/200777,849 mi+3,149 mi
- 23/07/200880,541 mi+2,692 mi
- 17/07/200984,887 mi+4,346 mi
- 30/07/201093,866 mi+8,979 mi
- 30/07/201093,866 mi
- 01/07/201198,011 mi+4,145 mi
Average of roughly 4,732 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N316 KFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N316 KFC) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2011 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper suppor”; “Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper suppo”.
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