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Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel (1993)

2,565 real MOT outcomes analysed

1993 Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel

CarHunch has 2,565 1993 Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1993 Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Vauxhall vehicles below.

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No MOT data exists in the DVLA light-vehicle database for this 1993 Vauxhall Astra LS Diesel, so we cannot tell you pass rates, defect patterns, or reliability trends from testing records. This is likely because these older diesels were often registered as light commercial vehicles or have since been de-registered, placing them outside the standard MOT dataset we analyse. What we do know is that the 1993 Astra was a practical, durable workhorse popular with owner-operators and small businesses; the diesel engine was known for longevity if maintained, but at 30+ years old, any surviving example will need thorough pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist. Check the full service history, have a compression test done, and budget for fuel injection and cooling system work—these are the weak points on 90s Vauxhalls rather than surprising failures.

MOT statistics not available

We have 2,565 1993 Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1993 Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel

Based on MOT data from 2,565 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,430 Vauxhall Astra Ls Diesel vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 33.7%
3,513
Red 30.6%
3,196
Blue 28.8%
3,007
Grey 2.9%
307
Green 1.9%
198
Silver 1%
106
Black 0.6%
63
Purple 0.2%
20
Maroon 0.1%
8
Gold 0.1%
7
Yellow 0%
5
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