1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P331 CVP
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 76,611 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P331 CVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 76,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P331 CVP Mileage History
- 14/07/202275,379 mi
- 13/07/202375,803 mi+424 mi
- 11/07/202476,201 mi+398 mi
- 29/08/202576,610 mi+409 mi
- 08/09/202576,611 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Bodywork (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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