2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · KS16 NFN
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 188,923 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS16 NFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 188,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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KS16 NFN 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 (KS16 NFN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KS16 NFN Mileage History
- 16/03/2023150,925 mi
- 03/04/2024169,019 mi+18,094 mi
- 26/03/2025182,162 mi+13,143 mi
- 27/03/2025182,163 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2026188,923 mi+6,760 mi
Average of roughly 12,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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