1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P124 ABC
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 64,403 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P124 ABC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 64,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P124 ABC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P124 ABC) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Car Heavily Co”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
P124 ABC Mileage History
- 26/05/200648,818 mi
- 02/06/200751,655 mi+2,837 mi
- 02/06/200751,655 mi
- 24/05/200853,830 mi+2,175 mi
- 24/05/200853,830 mi
- 20/06/200954,496 mi+666 mi
- 12/06/201055,137 mi+641 mi
- 25/05/201155,410 mi+273 mi
- 27/05/201155,411 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/201255,788 mi+377 mi
- 23/05/201356,296 mi+508 mi
- 07/06/201456,976 mi+680 mi
- 09/06/201456,977 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/201557,345 mi+368 mi
- 08/06/201557,354 mi+9 mi
- 20/05/201657,977 mi+623 mi
- 12/06/201758,456 mi+479 mi
- 25/05/201858,811 mi+355 mi
- 01/06/201959,697 mi+886 mi
- 21/09/202060,573 mi+876 mi
- 21/09/202060,574 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/202161,033 mi+459 mi
- 31/08/202161,033 mi
- 05/09/202261,731 mi+698 mi
- 05/09/202261,731 mi
- 08/09/202362,399 mi+668 mi
- 21/09/202362,416 mi+17 mi
- 30/08/202462,988 mi+572 mi
- 01/09/202563,742 mi+754 mi
- 01/09/202563,742 mi
- 31/08/202664,403 mi+661 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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