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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LR16 VAEMOT history

LR16 VAE is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 64,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LR16 VAE black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,065 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VAE was last recorded at 64,065 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,106 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,959 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,065 miles
  • 2025 – 59,106 miles
  • 2024 – 54,450 miles
  • 2023 – 49,358 miles
  • 2022 – 43,069 miles
  • 2021 – 37,975 miles
  • 2020 – 35,365 miles
  • 2019 – 28,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,065 miles
  • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,065 miles (+4,959)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    703355673472
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. Pass59,106 miles (+4,656)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    296360048563
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass54,450 miles (+5,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    804249389582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass49,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    943534036937
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  5. Fail49,358 miles (+6,289)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    968574048388
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  6. Pass43,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    100453780709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,069 miles (+5,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    538572276458
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass37,975 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    779813016376
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower steering column bush slight play
  9. Pass35,365 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,365 miles
    Test number
    197913085126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,701 miles
    Test number
    329412364912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 VAE

Does LR16 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VAE is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VAE?
The MOT on LR16 VAE is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VAE done?
LR16 VAE was recorded at 64,065 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has LR16 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VAE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR16 VAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR16 VAE find?
LR16 VAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive possible driveshaft oil seal, and 2 more.

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