2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.3L Diesel · AU65 EAM
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.3L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 108,956 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AU65 EAM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 108,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU65 EAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (AU65 EAM) between January 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AU65 EAM Mileage History
- 14/01/201946,087 mi
- 06/01/202053,452 mi+7,365 mi
- 09/01/202053,452 mi
- 16/12/202061,857 mi+8,405 mi
- 14/12/202169,594 mi+7,737 mi
- 06/01/202371,883 mi+2,289 mi
- 03/01/202488,604 mi+16,721 mi
- 13/01/202489,025 mi+421 mi
- 19/01/202489,071 mi+46 mi
- 28/01/202599,217 mi+10,146 mi
- 28/01/202599,220 mi+3 mi
- 23/01/2026108,954 mi+9,734 mi
- 24/01/2026108,956 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,946 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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