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A20 TAE

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,642 mi
Last recorded47,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,642 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread chipped. 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread chipped. 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 47,642 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread chipped. 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread chipped. 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 45,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on but not showing a malfunction

Pass 24 May 2024 42,892 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres scrubbed outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 42,892 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres scrubbed outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 39,597 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner edge

o/s rear tyre scuffed

Fail 23 May 2023 39,597 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner edge

o/s rear tyre scuffed

Pass 19 May 2022 36,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 33,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 31,024 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,002 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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A20 TAE is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A20 TAE, 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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A20 TAE is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2015.

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