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A16 OVA

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,968 mi
Last recorded54,968 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 54,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,975 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,291 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s headlamp reflector discoloured

slight movement in n/s and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,175 miles

o/s/f floor section showing some damage

rear service brake showing imbalance

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2006 92,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r upper spring seat starting to show some corrosion

noise pressent in steering rack when placed under load

rear service brakes slightly out of balance

unable to inspect outter sills plastic over sills fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,009 miles

n/s/r upper spring seat starting to show some corrosion

noise pressent in steering rack when placed under load

rear service brakes slightly out of balance

unable to inspect outter sills plastic over sills fitted

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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A16 OVA is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 OVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 OVA registered?

A16 OVA is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A16 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OVA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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