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AE65 VKA

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,241 mi
Last recorded160,241 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 160,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 154,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,092 miles

coolant and oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,656 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 119,219 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,477 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

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 VKA is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc 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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

AE65 VKA is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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