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AL52 STU

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 STU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,700 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 95,700 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,210 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,188 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,282 miles

Front tyre tread depths between 3-4mm

Offside Front tyre tread between 2.5-3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,845 miles

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

Rear tyre treads approx 2.5mm

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,682 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing low! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,254 miles

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

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

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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AL52 STU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AL52 STU, 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 AL52 STU registered?

AL52 STU is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2015.

Is AL52 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL52 STU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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