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G5 VAU

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 121,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 120,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 119,830 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 107,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,092 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,519 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 96,734 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 95,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,883 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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G5 VAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 120,358 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 G5 VAU, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 VAU registered?

G5 VAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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