Vauxhall Astra
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc
R16 KAUMOT history
R16 KAU is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 78,612 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 KAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 6 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 KAU was last recorded at 78,612 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,535 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,077 miles
- Average per year
- 5,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,612 miles
- 2025 – 72,535 miles
- 2024 – 66,912 miles
- 2023 – 63,556 miles
- 2022 – 51,942 miles
- 2021 – 35,953 miles
- 2020 – 34,222 miles
- 2019 – 32,115 miles
- 2018 – 29,417 miles
- 2017 – 24,966 miles
- 2016 – 19,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,612 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 3 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,612 miles (+6,077)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 78,612 miles
- Test number
- 148632108892
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,535 miles (+5,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 72,535 miles
- Test number
- 928689484235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,912 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 66,912 miles
- Test number
- 842599070666
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Pass63,556 miles (+11,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 63,556 miles
- Test number
- 367282799791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,942 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 51,942 miles
- Test number
- 909723987406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail51,942 miles (+15,989)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,942 miles
- Test number
- 802551594753
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass35,953 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 35,953 miles
- Test number
- 562624839403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 34,222 miles
- Test number
- 776868553018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,222 miles (+2,107)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,222 miles
- Test number
- 576091720973
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass32,115 miles (+2,698)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 32,115 miles
- Test number
- 391216830690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,417 miles (+4,451)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,417 miles
- Test number
- 779819627462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,966 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 24,966 miles
- Test number
- 365981986614
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Pass19,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 19,239 miles
- Test number
- 573117653628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 KAU
- Does R16 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 KAU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 KAU?
- The MOT on R16 KAU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 KAU done?
- R16 KAU was recorded at 78,612 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
- Has R16 KAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 KAU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on R16 KAU 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 R16 KAU find?
- R16 KAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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