1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P941 GKM
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 74,374 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P941 GKM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2021
- 74,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P941 GKM Mileage History
- 17/11/200667,482 mi
- 08/11/200768,607 mi+1,125 mi
- 17/11/200869,663 mi+1,056 mi
- 02/11/200970,630 mi+967 mi
- 02/11/200970,630 mi
- 10/11/201071,811 mi+1,181 mi
- 14/11/201172,285 mi+474 mi
- 13/11/201272,649 mi+364 mi
- 12/11/201372,888 mi+239 mi
- 12/11/201372,888 mi
- 05/11/201473,141 mi+253 mi
- 07/11/201473,148 mi+7 mi
- 09/11/201573,554 mi+406 mi
- 11/11/201573,554 mi
- 07/11/201673,704 mi+150 mi
- 06/11/201773,904 mi+200 mi
- 05/11/201874,018 mi+114 mi
- 13/11/201974,162 mi+144 mi
- 14/11/201974,162 mi
- 09/11/202074,236 mi+74 mi
- 09/11/202074,237 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/202174,374 mi+137 mi
- 12/11/202174,374 mi
Average of roughly 460 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P941 GKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P941 GKM) between November 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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