1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · N837 XTO
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 87,244 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,244 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
N837 XTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2008
- 87,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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N837 XTO Mileage History
- 16/02/200679,940 mi
- 12/02/200783,138 mi+3,198 mi
- 16/02/200783,138 mi
- 02/04/200887,244 mi+4,106 mi
- 02/04/200887,244 mi
Average of roughly 3,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N837 XTO 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 (N837 XTO) between February 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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