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A19 BYJ

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,752 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,872 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,872 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 42,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,310 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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A19 BYJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A19 BYJ, 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 A19 BYJ registered?

A19 BYJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is A19 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 BYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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