2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · E16 TAV
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 74,317 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E16 TAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 74,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E16 TAV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (E16 TAV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E16 TAV Mileage History
- 12/09/202258,112 mi
- 30/08/202366,594 mi+8,482 mi
- 01/09/202366,594 mi
- 23/09/202474,317 mi+7,723 mi
- 23/09/202474,317 mi
Average of roughly 7,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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