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70 R

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,647 mi
Last recorded65,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 R
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 58,884 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 58,854 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,952 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 45,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,619 miles

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

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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70 R is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 70 R, 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 70 R registered?

70 R is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is 70 R safe to buy?

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