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AA16 KAT

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA16 KAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 93,001 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 89,618 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 89,616 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

engine sump corroded

o/s washer slightly poor

tpms light illuminated/flashing with service instruction

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 68,743 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a tiny lump (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,537 miles

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

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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AA16 KAT is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 AA16 KAT, 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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AA16 KAT is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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