1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P381 ANT
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 71,572 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1389cc
P381 ANT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 71,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P381 ANT Mileage History
- 02/03/202469,544 mi
- 08/03/202469,585 mi+41 mi
- 14/03/202570,670 mi+1,085 mi
- 09/03/202671,542 mi+872 mi
- 16/03/202671,572 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P381 ANT 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 (P381 ANT) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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