1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · N855 HPV
1995 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 130,436 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N855 HPV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2010
- 130,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N855 HPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Astra (N855 HPV) between January 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
N855 HPV Mileage History
- 05/01/2006118,030 mi
- 05/01/2006116,067 mi-1,963 mi
- 04/01/2007120,626 mi+4,559 mi
- 04/01/2007120,626 mi
- 25/02/2008124,592 mi+3,966 mi
- 26/02/2008124,592 mi
- 25/02/2009127,586 mi+2,994 mi
- 26/02/2009127,586 mi
- 18/02/2010130,436 mi+2,850 mi
Average of roughly 3,011 miles per year across 9 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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