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A9 AVH

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2026 111,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2025 111,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2024 110,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 110,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,978 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 110,978 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits unable to do full emission test due to coolant temperature rising (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,861 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,861 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,612 miles

fuel hose perished

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2016 110,612 miles

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

fuel hose perished

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,530 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,439 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,405 miles

f/r fuel pipes starting bto perrish

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,159 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

f/r fuel pipes starting bto perrish

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Jul 2013 125,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 122,489 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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A9 AVH is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 AVH, 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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A9 AVH is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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