1993 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · L956 KTV
1993 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 92,289 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L956 KTV Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 92,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L956 KTV Mileage History
- 02/06/200658,832 mi
- 02/06/200658,832 mi
- 06/06/200761,410 mi+2,578 mi
- 06/06/200761,410 mi
- 09/06/200863,775 mi+2,365 mi
- 01/06/200965,790 mi+2,015 mi
- 02/06/201067,353 mi+1,563 mi
- 02/06/201169,396 mi+2,043 mi
- 07/06/201271,427 mi+2,031 mi
- 07/06/201271,427 mi
- 31/05/201373,058 mi+1,631 mi
- 31/05/201373,058 mi
- 02/06/201474,952 mi+1,894 mi
- 29/05/201576,730 mi+1,778 mi
- 06/06/201678,551 mi+1,821 mi
- 05/06/201779,871 mi+1,320 mi
- 06/06/201779,871 mi
- 04/06/201881,906 mi+2,035 mi
- 05/06/201881,906 mi
- 03/06/201983,778 mi+1,872 mi
- 03/06/201982,778 mi-1,000 mi
- 09/07/202085,275 mi+2,497 mi
- 08/06/202187,001 mi+1,726 mi
- 11/06/202187,001 mi
- 31/05/202288,631 mi+1,630 mi
- 05/06/202389,859 mi+1,228 mi
- 05/06/202490,559 mi+700 mi
- 03/06/202591,263 mi+704 mi
- 14/05/202692,237 mi+974 mi
- 04/08/202692,261 mi+24 mi
- 04/08/202692,289 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 1,659 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L956 KTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra (L956 KTV) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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