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DT66 AYG

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,361 mi
Last recorded73,361 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT66 AYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 72,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 61,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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DT66 AYG is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DT66 AYG, 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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What year was DT66 AYG registered?

DT66 AYG is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is DT66 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT66 AYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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