Vauxhall Astra Sport Td (1995)
1995 Vauxhall Astra Sport Td
CarHunch is tracking 177 1995 Vauxhall Astra Sport Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1995 Astra Sport TD is exceptionally reliable, with a perfect 100% first-time pass rate across 177 vehicles tested—well above the UK average of 80%—and not a single dangerous defect recorded. The diesel engines have proved bulletproof, with an average of just 0.01 failures per vehicle and zero advisories, suggesting owners rarely encounter serious problems.
At a median mileage of 149,220 miles for a 1995 model, these Astras have racked up genuinely high miles, yet still pass without fault, which speaks volumes about the durability of the TD engine and transmission. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension wear and corrosion rather than mechanical failure—that's where age, not reliability, will catch you out.
We have 177 1995 Vauxhall Astra Sport Td vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1995 Vauxhall Astra Sport 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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 175 | 1.1% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Vauxhall Astra Sport Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Vauxhall Astra Sport Td vehicles fall between 122,843 and 149,220 miles.
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