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DT65 GZD

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 GZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 113,655 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 113,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 101,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 101,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

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

Undertray insecure

Wheel arch lining insecure + damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,807 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 89,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 79,536 miles

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

Offside Front Washer jet slightly poor in operation.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 79,536 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS light on dash. (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Washer jet slightly poor in operation.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 70,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in middle and cracking in tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,879 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,878 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,687 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,922 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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DT65 GZD is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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