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A5 WRJ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,856 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,621 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to perish ns & os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 70,502 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,512 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,417 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front washer flow reduced

Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,455 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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A5 WRJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 WRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 WRJ registered?

A5 WRJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is A5 WRJ safe to buy?

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