2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · DX16 FJU
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 85,938 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX16 FJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 85,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX16 FJU 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 FJU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
DX16 FJU Mileage History
- 22/09/202357,553 mi
- 28/09/202467,478 mi+9,925 mi
- 28/09/202467,478 mi
- 07/10/202585,938 mi+18,460 mi
- 07/10/202585,938 mi
Average of roughly 13,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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