1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · L403 DPB
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 102,038 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1799cc
L403 DPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 102,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L403 DPB Mileage History
- 10/01/202479,169 mi
- 24/04/202482,344 mi+3,175 mi
- 25/04/202482,344 mi
- 26/04/202591,687 mi+9,343 mi
- 29/04/2026102,038 mi+10,351 mi
Average of roughly 9,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L403 DPB 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 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L403 DPB) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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