2016 Vauxhall Astra · 175,105 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2016 Vauxhall Astras fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 25 Astra years (175,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 20.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,396
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 175,105
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.9% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.9%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.66%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.4%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.57%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.49%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Astras fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 25 Astra years (175,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.04% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.66% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Astra shows 55,396 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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