Vauxhall Astra Gsi 16v (1992)
1992 Vauxhall Astra Gsi 16v
CarHunch is tracking 821 1992 Vauxhall Astra Gsi 16v vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1992 Astra GSI 16V has a first-time pass rate of just 60%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals noticeably higher maintenance demands for a car of this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, and the average vehicle records almost no failures or advisories per test, suggesting that when these cars do pass, they're genuinely sound.
At an average mileage of 110,795 miles, these are well-used survivors, which actually makes the low pass rate more understandable—age and wear take their toll regardless of condition. If you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows 1990s Vauxhalls, as most examples will need at least minor work to get through their next MOT.
We have 821 1992 Vauxhall Astra Gsi 16v vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Vauxhall Astra Gsi 16v
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 813 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 6 | 79.4% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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