1996 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · N449 XNT
1996 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 167,736 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N449 XNT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2012
- 167,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 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.
N449 XNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astravan (N449 XNT) between July 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
N449 XNT Mileage History
- 01/07/2006144,221 mi
- 29/06/2007155,134 mi+10,913 mi
- 17/07/2007155,179 mi+45 mi
- 13/08/2008158,599 mi+3,420 mi
- 16/08/2008158,614 mi+15 mi
- 15/09/2009161,685 mi+3,071 mi
- 24/09/2009161,692 mi+7 mi
- 24/09/2010164,009 mi+2,317 mi
- 24/09/2010164,009 mi
- 13/09/2011166,109 mi+2,100 mi
- 19/09/2011116,110 mi-49,999 mi
- 24/09/2012167,736 mi+51,626 mi
- 26/09/2012167,736 mi
Average of roughly 3,768 miles per year across 13 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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