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AE16 NFV

2016 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,561 mi
Last recorded103,561 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 103,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 103,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and damaged inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 97,392 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and damaged inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,259 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,258 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,489 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,966 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (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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AE16 NFV is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE16 NFV, 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 AE16 NFV registered?

AE16 NFV is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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