1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · L291 GYM
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 116,956 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/12/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1598cc
L291 GYM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2012
- 116,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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L291 GYM Mileage History
- 30/11/200585,303 mi
- 27/11/200690,616 mi+5,313 mi
- 28/11/200690,616 mi
- 14/12/200796,643 mi+6,027 mi
- 12/12/2008101,206 mi+4,563 mi
- 14/12/2009105,984 mi+4,778 mi
- 14/12/2009105,984 mi
- 04/02/2011113,464 mi+7,480 mi
- 04/02/2011113,464 mi
- 10/02/2012116,956 mi+3,492 mi
- 10/02/2012116,956 mi
Average of roughly 5,109 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
L291 GYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L291 GYM) between November 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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