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A16 RWG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre small cracks in tyre outer wall

o/s rear tyre small cracks in tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,830 miles

n/s rear tyre small cracks in tyre outer wall

o/s rear tyre small cracks in tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,794 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,794 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,139 miles

slight oil leak crank seal timing side - note

very slight noise at engine - note

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 RWG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 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 A16 RWG, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 RWG registered?

A16 RWG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is A16 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 RWG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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