2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · R17 DLW
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2016. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 DLW Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 22/09/2026
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra K
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2016 model year cars.
- 1.4 Turbo (B14XFT/B14NET) LSPI / Piston DamageSerious
Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) risk on the 1.4 Turbo engines can cause catastrophic piston or ring-land damage. It is critical that the specific Dexos 1 Gen 2 oil formulation is used to prevent this.
- Clutch Pedal StickingModerate
The clutch pedal can stick to the floor or become slow to return due to failing hydraulic cylinders.
- 1.6 CDTi Timing Chain Rattle ("Whisper Diesel")Serious
The 1.6 CDTi engine is known for a severe timing chain rattle. The chain is located at the back of the engine (gearbox side), making replacement extremely expensive due to high labor (12-15 hours). A faulty tensioner causes a dry-start rattle that leads to chain stretch.
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