2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DX16 DJZ
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2016. Recorded mileage 94,007 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX16 DJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 94,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX16 DJZ 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 (DX16 DJZ) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DX16 DJZ Mileage History
- 29/09/202368,121 mi
- 29/09/202368,121 mi
- 28/09/202480,261 mi+12,140 mi
- 02/10/202480,322 mi+61 mi
- 11/11/202594,007 mi+13,685 mi
Average of roughly 12,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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