1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P331 CVP
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 76,923 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P331 CVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 76,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (29 mentions)
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P331 CVP 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 (P331 CVP) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 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: Bodywork (29 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P331 CVP Mileage History
- 11/07/202476,201 mi
- 29/08/202576,610 mi+409 mi
- 08/09/202576,611 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202676,921 mi+310 mi
- 03/09/202676,923 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 336 miles per year across 5 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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