1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · L836 JBM
1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 96,895 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L836 JBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2008
- 96,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L836 JBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Astra (L836 JBM) between April 2007 and April 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2008 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
L836 JBM Mileage History
- 02/04/200792,318 mi
- 04/04/200792,324 mi+6 mi
- 26/03/200896,834 mi+4,510 mi
- 03/04/200896,895 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 4,557 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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