1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · L865 DHD
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 47,092 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L865 DHD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2009
- 47,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L865 DHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L865 DHD) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2009 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
L865 DHD Mileage History
- 29/08/200634,541 mi
- 07/09/200634,542 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/200734,660 mi+118 mi
- 25/09/200734,660 mi
- 25/09/200837,994 mi+3,334 mi
- 03/10/200838,152 mi+158 mi
- 23/09/200947,092 mi+8,940 mi
Average of roughly 4,090 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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