1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · N866 DMC
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 96,309 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,309 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
N866 DMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2007
- 96,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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N866 DMC Mileage History
- 31/03/200689,965 mi
- 01/04/200689,966 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/200658,135 mi-31,831 mi
- 13/11/200796,309 mi+38,174 mi
- 13/11/200796,309 mi
Average of roughly 3,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N866 DMC 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 (N866 DMC) between March 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2007 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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