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361 HEW

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration361 HEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 74,405 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,338 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 42,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,290 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 38,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 30,791 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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361 HEW is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 361 HEW, 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

How do I check the history of 361 HEW?

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What year was 361 HEW registered?

361 HEW is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is 361 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 361 HEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 361 HEW have outstanding finance?

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