2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · DX16 WLB
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 93,105 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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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DX16 WLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 93,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX16 WLB 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 WLB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DX16 WLB Mileage History
- 19/08/202461,953 mi
- 19/08/202461,953 mi
- 18/08/202580,133 mi+18,180 mi
- 15/08/202693,095 mi+12,962 mi
- 15/08/202693,105 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 15,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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