2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · L16 RKW
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 61,145 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L16 RKW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2022
- 61,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L16 RKW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (L16 RKW) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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