2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · JA03 TLA
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 126,647 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA03 TLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 126,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA03 TLA 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 (JA03 TLA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
JA03 TLA Mileage History
- 02/09/2023109,357 mi
- 20/08/2024114,819 mi+5,462 mi
- 28/08/2025122,760 mi+7,941 mi
- 01/09/2026126,629 mi+3,869 mi
- 07/09/2026126,647 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 5,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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