1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · K228 DKX
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 113,295 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2006. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2006
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K228 DKX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2005
- 113,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K228 DKX Mileage History
- 19/10/2005113,280 mi
- 06/12/2005113,295 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
K228 DKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (K228 DKX) between October 2005 and December 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2005 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)”; “Offside Inner Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”; “Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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