1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P733 RAB
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 121,224 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,224 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
P733 RAB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/07/2012
- 121,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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P733 RAB Mileage History
- 15/08/200561,165 mi
- 16/08/200561,165 mi
- 20/07/200669,955 mi+8,790 mi
- 07/08/200779,888 mi+9,933 mi
- 29/07/200888,910 mi+9,022 mi
- 06/08/200998,358 mi+9,448 mi
- 13/08/200998,364 mi+6 mi
- 16/08/2010108,248 mi+9,884 mi
- 03/08/2011116,468 mi+8,220 mi
- 10/08/2011116,658 mi+190 mi
- 19/07/2012121,224 mi+4,566 mi
Average of roughly 8,671 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P733 RAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P733 RAB) between August 2005 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
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