2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BV64 LNM
2015 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 87,329 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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BV64 LNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 87,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
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BV64 LNM 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 2015 Vauxhall Astra (BV64 LNM) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BV64 LNM Mileage History
- 21/10/202472,835 mi
- 24/10/202580,058 mi+7,223 mi
- 28/10/202580,107 mi+49 mi
- 01/10/202687,227 mi+7,120 mi
- 09/10/202687,329 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 7,373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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