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2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 59,267 miles

Front Lower Undertray slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2024 50,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2023 45,646 miles

Front steering column lower bearing slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,581 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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1 BFU is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 1 BFU, 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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1 BFU is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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