1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · L396 BHA
1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 115,644 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/03/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,644 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
L396 BHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2024
- 115,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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L396 BHA Mileage History
- 07/02/2022115,345 mi
- 20/12/2022115,372 mi+27 mi
- 20/12/2022115,372 mi
- 30/01/2024115,634 mi+262 mi
- 03/02/2024115,644 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L396 BHA 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 (L396 BHA) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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