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AE65 PGU

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,032 mi
Last recorded41,032 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 PGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,032 miles

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

Offside fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 28 May 2025 38,133 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 May 2025 38,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 May 2024 36,112 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 36,110 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 34,475 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,778 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have cuts in tread and also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 32,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have cuts in tread and also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 31,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,560 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 28,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (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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AE65 PGU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 53,669 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 AE65 PGU, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE65 PGU registered?

AE65 PGU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2015.

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