1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · M236 PBM
1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 98,615 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M236 PBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2009
- 98,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
M236 PBM Mileage History
- 18/10/200788,940 mi
- 19/10/200788,944 mi+4 mi
- 24/10/200893,698 mi+4,754 mi
- 05/11/200893,804 mi+106 mi
- 13/11/200998,615 mi+4,811 mi
Average of roughly 4,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M236 PBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Astra (M236 PBM) between October 2007 and November 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (M236 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as M236PBM.
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
BMW
M3
MAZDA
MX-5
DUCATI
SS750
BMW
3 SERIES
ISUZU
TROOPER
PEUGEOT
205
RENAULT
R19
PEUGEOT
106
MAZDA
MX-5
NISSAN
R33 GTST SKYLINE
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1994 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.