1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · L885 EJH
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 88,735 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L885 EJH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 88,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L885 EJH 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 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L885 EJH) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cetnral section (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
L885 EJH Mileage History
- 23/09/202379,043 mi
- 03/09/202486,399 mi+7,356 mi
- 31/03/202688,734 mi+2,335 mi
- 09/04/202688,735 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,811 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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