1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P355 SDE
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 234,083 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1686cc
P355 SDE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2010
- 234,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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P355 SDE Mileage History
- 17/10/2006227,172 mi
- 08/10/2007230,101 mi+2,929 mi
- 11/10/2007230,125 mi+24 mi
- 16/10/2008232,129 mi+2,004 mi
- 16/10/2008232,133 mi+4 mi
- 13/10/2009233,294 mi+1,161 mi
- 21/10/2009233,321 mi+27 mi
- 15/10/2010234,073 mi+752 mi
- 24/11/2010234,083 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,684 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P355 SDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P355 SDE) between October 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)”; “Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.”; “Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)”.
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