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A26 OCC

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 OCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.mm tread & worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,476 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 93,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 86,911 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 86,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,952 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,861 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 45,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A26 OCC is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A26 OCC, 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 A26 OCC registered?

A26 OCC is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is A26 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 OCC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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