2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · YM65 NKW
2016 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 96,798 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM65 NKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 96,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YM65 NKW 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 (YM65 NKW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YM65 NKW Mileage History
- 24/02/202469,475 mi
- 21/02/202583,670 mi+14,195 mi
- 21/02/202583,672 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/202696,798 mi+13,126 mi
- 16/02/202696,798 mi
Average of roughly 13,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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