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A29 CHU

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,317 mi
Last recorded75,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 CHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,876 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 47,774 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad incomplete , breaking up. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx, discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up and down movement detected (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 22,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, Legal limit is below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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A29 CHU is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 999cc 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 A29 CHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A29 CHU registered?

A29 CHU is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is A29 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 CHU 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.

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