2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VK65 DRX
2015 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 95,312 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK65 DRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 95,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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VK65 DRX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Vauxhall Astra (VK65 DRX) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 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 (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VK65 DRX Mileage History
- 09/05/202269,270 mi
- 04/05/202377,844 mi+8,574 mi
- 05/05/202377,844 mi
- 30/04/202486,319 mi+8,475 mi
- 06/06/202595,312 mi+8,993 mi
Average of roughly 8,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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