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AD16 AXB

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 AXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 73,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,515 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 50,515 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 37,984 miles

minor stone chips on windscreen zone b

Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,658 miles

Slight play in NS tie rod.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AD16 AXB is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 AD16 AXB, 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 AD16 AXB registered?

AD16 AXB is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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