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RY55 KEL

2020 Vauxhall Astra

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,078 mi
Last recorded58,078 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Astra25,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 208,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 208,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 50,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 187,600 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 42,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 177,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 35,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,022 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 164,022 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 154,090 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 154,089 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 141,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,947 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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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RY55 KEL is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra in Black. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,862 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 RY55 KEL, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RY55 KEL registered?

RY55 KEL is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2020.

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