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A18 SDK

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 119,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,559 miles

rear view mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,299 miles

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,299 miles

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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A18 SDK is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A18 SDK, 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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A18 SDK is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is A18 SDK safe to buy?

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