1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P745 NVF
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 163,837 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2008.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P745 NVF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2007
- 163,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P745 NVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P745 NVF) between December 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2007 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
P745 NVF Mileage History
- 12/12/2006153,545 mi
- 12/12/2006153,576 mi+31 mi
- 21/11/2007163,833 mi+10,257 mi
- 21/11/2007163,837 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,925 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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