2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · MF16 XBT
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 110,257 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF16 XBT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2022
- 110,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MF16 XBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (MF16 XBT) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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