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DT65 GXC

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,471 mi
Last recorded71,471 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 GXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 71,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,032 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing/axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroding/bubbling under plastic coatings before joining with rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top mount/bearings are slightly worn, stiffness/creaking can be detected during lock to lock checks but not considered excessive

rear axle suffering from surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2025 63,032 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on nearside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing/axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroding/bubbling under plastic coatings before joining with rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front top mount/bearings are slightly worn, stiffness/creaking can be detected during lock to lock checks but not considered excessive

rear axle suffering from surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 47,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 41,449 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 41,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,672 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 31,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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DT65 GXC is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,998 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 DT65 GXC, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DT65 GXC is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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