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A16 XYB

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,657 mi
Last recorded33,657 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 33,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,700 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower gear box casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,455 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,896 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,297 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,836 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 XYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

A16 XYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is A16 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XYB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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