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A16 APJ

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,459 mi
Last recorded32,459 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 APJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 32,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 29,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 26,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 24,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,298 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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A16 APJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc 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 A16 APJ, 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 A16 APJ registered?

A16 APJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is A16 APJ safe to buy?

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