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16 DE

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,011 mi
Last recorded41,011 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 DE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,741 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,090 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,792 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r footbrake reading slightly down

slight exhaust blow [rear joint]

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,792 miles

o/s/r footbrake reading slightly down

slight exhaust blow [rear joint]

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,137 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 31,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,808 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,725 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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16 DE is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 DE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 16 DE registered?

16 DE is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is 16 DE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 DE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 DE have outstanding finance?

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