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AE65 PKU

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,381 mi
Last recorded47,381 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 PKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking/perished

Pass 18 Sep 2024 42,615 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing (cracking & perishing)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 42,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Engine oil low

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

Fuel cap sealing (cracking & perishing)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides requires to replace (Size 215.50.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing (cracking & perishing)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 215.50.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing (cracking & perishing)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 215.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 215.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,994 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (Size 215.50.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,832 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (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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AE65 PKU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKU, 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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AE65 PKU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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