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A16 VDM

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,521 mi
Last recorded64,521 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,408 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions too clean to register on test equipment

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 43,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged cords protruding (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,922 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting too perish in main tread and nearside front tyre about 3mm left on outer tread

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 VDM is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 53,669 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 VDM, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 VDM registered?

A16 VDM is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is A16 VDM safe to buy?

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