2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · X5 TPJ
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 66,024 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X5 TPJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2023
- 66,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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X5 TPJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Astra (X5 TPJ) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Clutch Pedal StickingModerate
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- 1.6 CDTi Timing Chain Rattle ("Whisper Diesel")Serious
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