1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · K176 RAB
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/05/1993. Recorded mileage 72,717 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1389cc
K176 RAB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2022
- 72,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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K176 RAB Mileage History
- 28/09/200610,705 mi
- 25/09/200711,268 mi+563 mi
- 25/09/200711,268 mi
- 16/09/200811,632 mi+364 mi
- 25/09/200913,284 mi+1,652 mi
- 22/09/201016,168 mi+2,884 mi
- 15/09/201120,116 mi+3,948 mi
- 16/09/201120,120 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/201226,585 mi+6,465 mi
- 24/09/201332,383 mi+5,798 mi
- 25/09/201332,393 mi+10 mi
- 24/09/201434,912 mi+2,519 mi
- 22/09/201537,990 mi+3,078 mi
- 29/09/201640,729 mi+2,739 mi
- 25/09/201741,906 mi+1,177 mi
- 28/09/201741,915 mi+9 mi
- 17/09/201849,426 mi+7,511 mi
- 30/09/201956,499 mi+7,073 mi
- 07/10/201956,501 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202058,998 mi+2,497 mi
- 09/10/202059,001 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/202165,390 mi+6,389 mi
- 14/10/202165,390 mi
- 29/09/202272,717 mi+7,327 mi
Average of roughly 3,875 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
K176 RAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (K176 RAB) between September 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
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