2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · PL65 GDA
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 82,437 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL65 GDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 82,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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PL65 GDA 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 (PL65 GDA) between June 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PL65 GDA Mileage History
- 27/06/202242,314 mi
- 26/06/202353,543 mi+11,229 mi
- 09/09/202466,708 mi+13,165 mi
- 09/02/202682,437 mi+15,729 mi
- 09/02/202682,437 mi
Average of roughly 11,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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