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AF65 VTU

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,019 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 74,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,458 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,378 miles

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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AF65 VTU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF65 VTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF65 VTU registered?

AF65 VTU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is AF65 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 VTU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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