2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FD16 LXU
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 116,636 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD16 LXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 116,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
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FD16 LXU 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 (FD16 LXU) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
FD16 LXU Mileage History
- 15/05/202363,845 mi
- 08/06/202480,415 mi+16,570 mi
- 06/06/202597,044 mi+16,629 mi
- 01/07/2026116,254 mi+19,210 mi
- 10/07/2026116,636 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 16,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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