2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · AY66 XMK
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 168,139 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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AY66 XMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 168,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AY66 XMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (AY66 XMK) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AY66 XMK Mileage History
- 04/02/2023129,415 mi
- 13/12/2023138,343 mi+8,928 mi
- 13/12/2023138,343 mi
- 04/12/2024156,623 mi+18,280 mi
- 16/01/2026168,139 mi+11,516 mi
Average of roughly 13,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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