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A23 CAV

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,044 mi
Last recorded54,044 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 52,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking two (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 46,652 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 46,649 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 39,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,351 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,226 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 37,489 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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A23 CAV is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 118,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 CAV registered?

A23 CAV is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for A23 CAV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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