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1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · M943 FTA

M943 FTA

1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1994. Recorded mileage 119,010 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/05/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 119,010 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1994
Engine: 1598cc

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M943 FTA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
119,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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M943 FTA Mileage History

31/07/2023118,259 mi
31/07/2023118,259 mi
19/05/2025118,419 mi+160 mi
29/05/2025118,426 mi+7 mi
30/04/2026119,010 mi+584 mi

Average of roughly 273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M943 FTA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 02:59

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Astra (M943 FTA) between July 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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