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2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · KM16 ABK

KM16 ABK

2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 58,449 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2016 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
58,449 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 4 August 2025 at 52,528 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Mechanical trend across the supplied records stays stable; the October 2023 pass at 45,961 miles, the August 2024 pass at 46,364 miles, and the 2025 pass all show zero advisories or component faults. Two anomalous failures appear in the data: the tester failed the car on 11 October 2023 at 45,960 miles and again on 6 August 2024 at 46,364 miles, each time logging no defects. This pattern suggests administrative or documentation rejections rather than worsening mechanical condition, as subsequent retests passed without repair notes. Available mileage data spans only from October 2023 to August 2025, leaving the first seven years of the vehicle's life unrecorded in this extract. The odometer read 45,960 miles in late 2023, crept to 46,364 by August 2024, a mere 404 miles in ten months, then rose to 52,528 by August 2025, an annualised 6,164 miles. Against a ten-year age, total 52,528 miles equates to roughly 5,250 miles per year, a low figure indicative of light commuting or extended storage periods. Such low utilization often masks intermittent corrosion or perished rubber on suspension bushes and brake caliper seals that short annual tests may not expose. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable items despite the clean certificate history. The 2016 Astra platform is prone to rear coil spring fracture and front suspension arm bush degradation; the MOT record shows no advisories, but testers may overlook early cracks during a no-defect pass. Examine brake discs for lip wear and binding calipers given the car's low use, and probe sills and subframe for corrosion. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries demand verification of the full DVSA ledger to rule out plate or lighting issues masked in this summary.
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KM16 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
  • 58,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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KM16 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 08:29
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (KM16 ABK) between October 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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KM16 ABK Mileage History

  1. 13/10/202345,961 mi
  2. 06/08/202446,364 mi+403 mi
  3. 06/08/202446,364 mi
  4. 04/08/202552,528 mi+6,164 mi
  5. 27/07/202658,449 mi+5,921 mi

Average of roughly 4,481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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