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197 DEW

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 DEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,361 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 53,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 47,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 31,255 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam on windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,595 miles

steering column has slight movement up and down

Pass 26 Sep 2019 16,661 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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197 DEW is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,998 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 197 DEW, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 197 DEW registered?

197 DEW is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is 197 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 DEW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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