1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · L605 LAR
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 82,588 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L605 LAR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2023
- 82,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L605 LAR Mileage History
- 03/04/200641,550 mi
- 23/03/200745,308 mi+3,758 mi
- 27/03/200849,519 mi+4,211 mi
- 01/04/200849,532 mi+13 mi
- 11/03/200953,056 mi+3,524 mi
- 17/03/201056,741 mi+3,685 mi
- 18/03/201160,008 mi+3,267 mi
- 19/03/201262,586 mi+2,578 mi
- 14/03/201364,670 mi+2,084 mi
- 19/03/201466,514 mi+1,844 mi
- 26/03/201568,885 mi+2,371 mi
- 02/04/201568,935 mi+50 mi
- 21/03/201670,641 mi+1,706 mi
- 15/03/201773,087 mi+2,446 mi
- 21/03/201874,924 mi+1,837 mi
- 19/03/201976,780 mi+1,856 mi
- 01/04/201976,869 mi+89 mi
- 18/03/202078,653 mi+1,784 mi
- 26/03/202078,697 mi+44 mi
- 30/03/202180,878 mi+2,181 mi
- 04/04/202281,629 mi+751 mi
- 06/04/202382,588 mi+959 mi
Average of roughly 2,413 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
L605 LAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L605 LAR) between April 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 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: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))”.
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