2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · YC16 WMX
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 118,119 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC16 WMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 118,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC16 WMX 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 2016 Vauxhall Astra (YC16 WMX) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
YC16 WMX Mileage History
- 21/08/2023107,659 mi
- 23/08/2023107,751 mi+92 mi
- 03/10/2024116,630 mi+8,879 mi
- 28/10/2025117,888 mi+1,258 mi
- 03/11/2025118,119 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly 4,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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