1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · N688 NUS
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 139,040 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N688 NUS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2011
- 139,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N688 NUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (N688 NUS) between May 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
N688 NUS Mileage History
- 26/05/2006111,675 mi
- 22/05/2007119,241 mi+7,566 mi
- 31/05/2007119,241 mi
- 04/06/2008127,867 mi+8,626 mi
- 09/06/2008127,973 mi+106 mi
- 05/06/2009135,979 mi+8,006 mi
- 02/02/2010136,458 mi+479 mi
- 02/02/2010136,458 mi
- 03/02/2011139,040 mi+2,582 mi
- 03/02/2011139,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,831 miles per year across 10 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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