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A5 AMX

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,879 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2023 83,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,143 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,525 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,471 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

long brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,378 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 78,308 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,960 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,774 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emits blue smoke

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs show signs of excessive heat, might be worth changing

Fail 28 May 2011 74,833 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs show signs of excessive heat, might be worth changing

Pass 19 May 2010 72,709 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 66,819 miles

N/S/F Steering surport arm has slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 66,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Steering surport arm has slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 61,056 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,315 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?

Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,000
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
13,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,170
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,581
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,668
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A5 AMX is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 3,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Carlton fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 AMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Carlton typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 AMX registered?

A5 AMX is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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