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A8 BBD

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,333 mi
Last recorded26,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 26,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 23,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 20,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 15,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 14,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 11,057 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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A8 BBD 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 100%.

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 A8 BBD, 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 A8 BBD registered?

A8 BBD is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is A8 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BBD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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