2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BF66 XDA
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 147,879 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF66 XDA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 147,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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BF66 XDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (BF66 XDA) between April 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BF66 XDA Mileage History
- 09/04/201914,686 mi
- 04/08/202052,210 mi+37,524 mi
- 20/07/202184,843 mi+32,633 mi
- 29/07/2022120,082 mi+35,239 mi
- 03/02/2023135,791 mi+15,709 mi
- 27/01/2024139,530 mi+3,739 mi
- 31/01/2025143,229 mi+3,699 mi
- 30/01/2026147,878 mi+4,649 mi
- 30/01/2026147,879 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 19,551 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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