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DT66 BGK

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT66 BGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 80,502 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 80,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,033 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 65,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,817 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 35,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inside

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 BGK is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DT66 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

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

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