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AE16 NLG

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 65,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,514 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 56,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread and sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated on dash.

Fail 20 Jul 2022 42,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225/45 R17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread and sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated on dash.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,535 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS slightly cracked/perished between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 28,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS measured at 3mm. Devoid of tread on edges and also cracked/perished. 225/45 R17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS slightly cracked/perished between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,107 miles

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

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

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 NLG is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

AE16 NLG is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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