1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P174 BPF
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 65,837 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,837 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
P174 BPF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2022
- 65,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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P174 BPF Mileage History
- 12/08/202265,834 mi
- 15/08/202265,837 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P174 BPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P174 BPF) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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