Official DVLA Record

1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · L571 DVM

L571 DVM

1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09/08/1993. Recorded mileage 143,361 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 23/10/2022
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
143,361 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/10/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
1700cc

L571 DVM Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2024
  • 143,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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L571 DVM Mileage History

  1. 25/10/2021134,748 mi
  2. 25/10/2021134,748 mi
  3. 25/06/2024143,361 mi+8,613 mi

Average of roughly 3,231 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L571 DVM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 22:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L571 DVM) between October 2021 and June 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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