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2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · SY16 TMU

SY16 TMU

2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2016. Recorded mileage 78,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2016 · Inverness
MOT Status
Valid until 02/05/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
78,810 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean pass results. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 at 78,810 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean testing in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a functional standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per annum. This low-intensity usage generally reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. Between the March 2022 test at 40,138 miles and the April 2023 test at 55,759 miles, the vehicle accumulated over 15,000 miles in a single year, representing a brief spike in usage. However, the subsequent interval showed a more moderate pace of roughly 13,000 miles covered over the next two annual tests. The single failure in April 2023 at 54,770 miles remains the only anomaly in the record, though the specific cause of that failure is not detailed in the summary. Because the subsequent two tests passed without any advisories or defects, the buyer should focus on a physical inspection for age-related wear such as perished rubber suspension bushes or minor surface corrosion on the chassis. Given the low mileage, checking for brake caliper seizing or surface rust on discs is advisable, as these components can degrade through time despite low use.

SY16 TMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
  • 78,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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SY16 TMU Mileage History

  1. 16/03/202240,138 mi
  2. 11/04/202354,770 mi+14,632 mi
  3. 03/05/202355,759 mi+989 mi
  4. 23/04/202468,843 mi+13,084 mi
  5. 25/04/202578,810 mi+9,967 mi

Average of roughly 12,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SY16 TMU MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (SY16 TMU) between March 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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