2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · X44 OAM
2015 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 71,859 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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X44 OAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 71,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X44 OAM 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 2015 Vauxhall Astra (X44 OAM) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 nails. (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
X44 OAM Mileage History
- 11/07/202356,273 mi
- 02/07/202464,204 mi+7,931 mi
- 01/07/202568,608 mi+4,404 mi
- 14/05/202671,859 mi+3,251 mi
- 15/05/202671,859 mi
Average of roughly 5,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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