CarVerify

Free Car Check

38 AUR

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,359 mi
Last recorded59,359 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration38 AUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,359 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 59,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear under wheel arch trim missing

Pass 20 Nov 2019 23,572 miles

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))

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

38 AUR is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 38 AUR, 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 38 AUR?

You can check the full history of 38 AUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 38 AUR registered?

38 AUR is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 38 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 AUR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 38 AUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 38 AUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.