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AA16 SKY

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA16 SKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,089 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,860 miles

Nearside Front wiper insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 54,860 miles

Nearside Front wiper insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,580 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Feb 2022 41,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,361 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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AA16 SKY is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SKY, 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 AA16 SKY registered?

AA16 SKY is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AA16 SKY safe to buy?

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