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A17 CLU

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,989 mi
Last recorded26,989 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 26,989 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 26,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 25,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 22,929 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 20,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 16,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 13,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 10,661 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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A17 CLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A17 CLU, 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 A17 CLU registered?

A17 CLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is A17 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 CLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 CLU have outstanding finance?

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