2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YY65 CCD
2015 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 57,636 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,636 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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YY65 CCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 57,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY65 CCD 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 (YY65 CCD) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 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: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YY65 CCD Mileage History
- 20/12/202237,889 mi
- 05/01/202443,982 mi+6,093 mi
- 25/01/202550,220 mi+6,238 mi
- 19/01/202657,636 mi+7,416 mi
- 19/01/202657,636 mi
Average of roughly 6,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
This 2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol pres
Given this Astra is now over a decade old and on a 1.6-litre petrol engine, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on the areas not fully covered by the MOT — coolant and oil condition, timing chain noise on cold start, and any signs of oil leaks from the 1.6 petrol unit. The January 2026 failure centred on rear brake components, so when viewing, listen for any rear brake noises, check the handbrake travel, and verify whether new rear pads and any lever repairs were carried out to a satisfactory standard. Negotiate on the basis that the rear brake work will likely need rechecking soon, and ask for any invoices for the post-failure repair. With a 1.6 petrol Astra of this age, also budget for replacement of ageing ancillaries such as the cam belt (if chain-driven, listen for rattle) and consider a fresh set of tyres if the existing ones are approaching 3mm tread.
The 1.6-litre petrol Vauxhall Astra from this era typically returns around 40-45 mpg on a combined cycle, translating to roughly £1,400-£1,700 per year in fuel for average use. Road tax falls in a low band for this engine size and CO2 output, so VED should be modest. Insurance is generally reasonable for the 1.6 petrol variant, often sitting in the lower middle groups. Typical annual servicing and maintenance for an Astra of this age, including brake wear items and tyres, tends to run £400-£600 depending on whether work is carried out at an independent garage or a franchised dealer.
The MOT history flags rear brake pad wear and a brake lever free-movement issue, so on inspection the rear discs should be checked for lipping and scoring, and the handbrake mechanism tested for adjustment and full engagement on a slope. As this is the 1.6 petrol engine, listen for any cam timing chain rattle on a cold start and inspect the oil filler cap and undertray for signs of emulsion or leaks. The aggregate MOT data for the Astra shows headlamp issues, tyre defects, and engine management lights among the top failure causes for the model, so check all bulbs function, tread depths across all four tyres (and the spare), and scan for any stored diagnostic trouble codes.
Recorded on a white Astra first registered in September 2015, this vehicle has covered 57,636 miles across five MOT tests spanning 2022 to 2026, giving an annual average of roughly 5,500 miles — slightly below the Vauxhall Astra model average of 6,744 miles per year. Four of the five tests recorded a pass with no defects, and the one failure (rear brake pads and a brake lever issue) was a relatively straightforward repair. The MOT history reflects a vehicle that has aged without major mechanical red flags appearing on its test record.
The Vauxhall Astra as a model shows a 78.0% MOT pass rate across nearly 800,000 examples analysed, placing it broadly in line with the average for its segment. Common failure points across the model include headlamp issues, tyre condition, and engine management lights.
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