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1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · M386 CGE

M386 CGE

1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 114,345 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2013.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jul 2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Feb 2013)
Recorded Mileage
114,345 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jul 2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1389cc
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M386 CGE Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2012
  • 114,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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M386 CGE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 00:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Astra (M386 CGE) between June 2006 and July 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 20 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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M386 CGE Mileage History

  1. 06/06/200691,294 mi
  2. 13/06/200691,294 mi
  3. 23/06/200792,999 mi+1,705 mi
  4. 23/06/200792,999 mi
  5. 14/06/200894,961 mi+1,962 mi
  6. 14/06/200894,961 mi
  7. 09/07/200998,222 mi+3,261 mi
  8. 09/07/200998,222 mi
  9. 09/07/201098,650 mi+428 mi
  10. 27/07/201098,654 mi+4 mi
  11. 19/07/2011102,326 mi+3,672 mi
  12. 22/07/2011102,340 mi+14 mi
  13. 20/07/2012114,345 mi+12,005 mi

Average of roughly 3,765 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1994 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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