Official DVLA Record

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · L857 ART

L857 ART

1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1994. Recorded mileage 104,520 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/08/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
104,520 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/08/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1389cc

L857 ART Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2017
  • 104,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L857 ART Mileage History

  1. 17/10/200666,418 mi
  2. 23/10/200770,852 mi+4,434 mi
  3. 21/10/200875,533 mi+4,681 mi
  4. 20/10/200979,793 mi+4,260 mi
  5. 19/10/201084,852 mi+5,059 mi
  6. 21/10/201189,099 mi+4,247 mi
  7. 25/10/201292,079 mi+2,980 mi
  8. 25/10/201292,079 mi
  9. 22/10/201394,562 mi+2,483 mi
  10. 13/10/201497,528 mi+2,966 mi
  11. 13/10/201497,528 mi
  12. 20/10/2015101,233 mi+3,705 mi
  13. 24/08/2017104,520 mi+3,287 mi
  14. 24/08/2017104,520 mi

Average of roughly 3,511 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

L857 ART MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 18:00
MOT Analysis

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

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Astra (L857 ART) between October 2006 and August 2017.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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.

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ADVISORY