2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · OY66 CHN
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 178,818 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY66 CHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 178,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
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OY66 CHN 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 (OY66 CHN) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Inner Body panel insecure wing cover pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OY66 CHN Mileage History
- 11/10/2023164,228 mi
- 01/10/2024172,260 mi+8,032 mi
- 01/11/2024172,277 mi+17 mi
- 30/10/2025178,816 mi+6,539 mi
- 04/11/2025178,818 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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