2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · AU66 BYR
2016 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 44,909 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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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AU66 BYR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 44,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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AU66 BYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Corsa (AU66 BYR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
AU66 BYR Mileage History
- 05/10/202227,633 mi
- 12/10/202334,395 mi+6,762 mi
- 15/10/202438,740 mi+4,345 mi
- 23/10/202544,909 mi+6,169 mi
Average of roughly 5,665 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa E
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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