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DT66 BJV

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,371 mi
Last recorded80,371 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT66 BJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,371 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 80,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w also cracking on tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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extensive oil leak/close to limit-advise investigate

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre getting low & also cracked on tread edge

Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,921 miles

both front shocker dust covers torn

front discs worn

oil leaks noted/close to limit

Pass 30 Dec 2021 59,945 miles

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

Front Shock absorber dust covers damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 39,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BJV is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 999cc 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 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DT66 BJV 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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