1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P875 CPR
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 87,368 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P875 CPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 87,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P875 CPR 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 (P875 CPR) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P875 CPR Mileage History
- 11/01/202271,527 mi
- 09/01/202376,757 mi+5,230 mi
- 09/01/202376,757 mi
- 08/01/202482,326 mi+5,569 mi
- 18/01/202487,368 mi+5,042 mi
Average of roughly 7,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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