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E5 DYP

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,168 mi
Last recorded36,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 36,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 36,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 35,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,834 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front shocker starting to leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jul 2021 107,765 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

nearside front shocker starting to leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,677 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,413 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,926 miles

nearside front shocker starting to leak

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,417 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED

Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,415 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort NEARSIDE (3.7.B.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,775 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,949 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,984 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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E5 DYP is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 DYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 DYP registered?

E5 DYP is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E5 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 DYP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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