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299 JDE

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration299 JDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 58,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 46,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 38,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,624 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 19,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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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299 JDE is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 299 JDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 299 JDE registered?

299 JDE is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2016.

Is 299 JDE safe to buy?

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