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A2 GWO

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,243 mi
Last recorded61,243 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 61,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

damage to offside outer sill.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 20,209 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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A2 GWO is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,399cc 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 A2 GWO, 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 A2 GWO registered?

A2 GWO is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is A2 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 GWO 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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