2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · NN51 RAN
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2016. Recorded mileage 119,844 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NN51 RAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 119,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NN51 RAN 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 (NN51 RAN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NN51 RAN Mileage History
- 25/03/202388,926 mi
- 27/03/202498,398 mi+9,472 mi
- 01/04/2025109,446 mi+11,048 mi
- 31/03/2026119,844 mi+10,398 mi
- 31/03/2026119,844 mi
Average of roughly 10,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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