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A5 GXA

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,072 mi
Last recorded165,072 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 165,072 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 165,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Oil level below minimum ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 162,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 162,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 156,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 156,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 151,464 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 146,416 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 142,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all metal brake pipes corroded front and rear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 136,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 131,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 124,965 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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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A5 GXA is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 GXA, 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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A5 GXA is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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