1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · M885 ACV
1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 62,907 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1389cc
M885 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 62,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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M885 ACV Mileage History
- 21/02/202359,669 mi
- 28/05/202462,277 mi+2,608 mi
- 31/05/202462,280 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/202562,904 mi+624 mi
- 31/07/202562,907 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M885 ACV 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 (M885 ACV) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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