1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · M162 EDU
1994 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 63,550 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1686cc
M162 EDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 63,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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M162 EDU Mileage History
- 25/10/202362,142 mi
- 24/10/202462,950 mi+808 mi
- 25/10/202462,952 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/202563,549 mi+597 mi
- 11/11/202563,550 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M162 EDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Astra (M162 EDU) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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