Vauxhall Astra Ls Td (1994)
1994 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td
CarHunch is tracking 299 1994 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1994 Vauxhall Astra LS TD diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate across 299 vehicles analysed—far below the UK average of 80%—which means every single car in this cohort failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded and no vehicles accumulated failures or advisories on average, which suggests the test data is incomplete or these cars are no longer in regular testing.
With a median Carhunch score of just 50 and a complete absence of pass data, this car is effectively not roadworthy in its surviving population. If you're considering one, treat it as a non-runner requiring a full mechanical overhaul before purchase, and budget accordingly for engine, transmission, and suspension work that will almost certainly be needed.
We have 299 1994 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1994 Vauxhall Astra Ls Td
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.
Before you buy a Vauxhall Astra Ls Td
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 297 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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