1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · L224 OMB
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 167,621 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1389cc
L224 OMB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2012
- 167,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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L224 OMB Mileage History
- 20/02/200670,241 mi
- 08/03/200776,865 mi+6,624 mi
- 15/02/2008122,535 mi+45,670 mi
- 25/02/2008124,304 mi+1,769 mi
- 01/03/2008123,300 mi-1,004 mi
- 01/03/2008123,300 mi
- 27/02/2009141,646 mi+18,346 mi
- 09/03/2009142,058 mi+412 mi
- 04/03/2010155,891 mi+13,833 mi
- 20/03/2012167,537 mi+11,646 mi
- 17/04/2012167,621 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 15,822 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L224 OMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L224 OMB) between February 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)”.
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