2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · YB15 YVV
2015 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 109,591 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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YB15 YVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 109,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YB15 YVV 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 (YB15 YVV) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YB15 YVV Mileage History
- 03/02/202384,241 mi
- 01/02/202492,882 mi+8,641 mi
- 07/02/2025101,278 mi+8,396 mi
- 23/01/2026109,590 mi+8,312 mi
- 23/01/2026109,591 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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