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DY65 VGZ

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,234 mi
Last recorded66,234 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY65 VGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 54,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,697 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r cracking in tread/shoulder (8 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 46,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working not working / no sound from pump ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall has a bulge and inner wall cut/split to cord 215/50r17 95w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r cracking in tread/shoulder (8 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,195 miles

Central Front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

fuel cap o ring slight cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,783 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 32,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 29,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,552 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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DY65 VGZ is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 53,669 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 DY65 VGZ, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DY65 VGZ is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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