2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BJ16 RXU
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,380 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ16 RXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 65,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ16 RXU 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 (BJ16 RXU) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ16 RXU Mileage History
- 08/02/202346,221 mi
- 09/02/202453,632 mi+7,411 mi
- 05/02/202597,995 mi+44,363 mi
- 20/11/202565,380 mi-32,615 mi
- 20/11/202565,380 mi
Average of roughly 6,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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