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A16 TAY

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,834 miles

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

no reverse light

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate badly corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread but no ply cords exposed

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread but no ply cords exposed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 81,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate badly corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread but no ply cords exposed

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread but no ply cords exposed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,716 miles

Rear Tyres perishing splitting on shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,208 miles

Oil leak

front windscreen slight damage

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front windscreen slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

light cracking to both front tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light cracking to both front tyres

Fail 20 Jul 2013 70,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light cracking to both front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,990 miles

front windscreen slight damage

trailer socket wiring fog light inoperative

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,961 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,585 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 TAY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 76,192 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 TAY, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 TAY registered?

A16 TAY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is A16 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TAY shows 18 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.

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