Vauxhall Astra (1993)
1993 Vauxhall Astra
CarHunch analysed 56,546 real MOT records for the 1993 Vauxhall Astra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Vauxhall Astra is significantly below the UK average with a 65.1% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, making it a substantially riskier proposition—and notably, 11.6% of these vehicles have suffered dangerous defects at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-critical systems. Petrol models fare marginally better at 65.8% than diesels at 62.6%, but neither inspires confidence.
At an average mileage of 113,250 for a 31-year-old car, these Astras are high-mileage survivors carrying an average of 1.71 failures and 4.2 advisories per MOT test, suggesting wear is catching up across the board—brakes, suspension, and corrosion are likely culprits. If you're considering one, budget for imminent repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic, because passing the next MOT is statistically a coin flip.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1993 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 (81%) | 45,827 | 65.8% | 1.72 |
| Diesel (19%) | 10,704 | 62.6% | 1.67 |
| LPG (0%) | 11 | 59.2% | 1.73 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 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 1993 Vauxhall Astra vehicles fall between 84,965 and 125,301 miles.
1993 Vauxhall Astra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 135 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% 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 — 1993 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 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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