Vauxhall Astra (1992)
1992 Vauxhall Astra
CarHunch analysed 28,581 real MOT records for the 1992 Vauxhall Astra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Vauxhall Astra passes its MOT first time in only 62.4% of cases—a full 17.6 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—which means you're looking at a car that will likely need work before it's test-ready. Dangerous defects have shown up in 9.1% of these vehicles over their lifetime, a manageable figure but worth factoring into your inspection.
These cars are averaging 113,824 miles, so mileage won't necessarily tell you much; what matters more is that they're accumulating nearly 1.5 failures and over 3 advisories per test, pointing to wear across multiple systems rather than one specific weak spot. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension, and exhaust—the typical failure categories for 30-year-old Astras—and budget for at least one round of remedial work to get it through its next test.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1992 Vauxhall Astra
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 (88%) | 25,042 | 62.7% | 1.49 |
| Diesel (12%) | 3,534 | 60.5% | 1.39 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 60.2% | 3.67 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 50% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Vauxhall Astra 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 1992 Vauxhall Astra vehicles fall between 88,007 and 130,059 miles.
1992 Vauxhall Astra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Vauxhall Astra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.1%
Oil leak
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21.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.9%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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14%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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13.7%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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13.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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