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DT66 BGV

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT66 BGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,903 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 76,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light activated

Fail 11 Oct 2023 74,030 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light activated

Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,590 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 40,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,870 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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DT66 BGV is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

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

Is DT66 BGV safe to buy?

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