1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P85 LNH
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 113,969 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P85 LNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 113,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P85 LNH 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 (P85 LNH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P85 LNH Mileage History
- 11/11/2022102,246 mi
- 05/12/2023106,269 mi+4,023 mi
- 05/12/2023106,269 mi
- 12/11/2024109,978 mi+3,709 mi
- 11/11/2025113,969 mi+3,991 mi
Average of roughly 3,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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