Vauxhall Astra
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc
V16 DNCMOT history
V16 DNC is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,528 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 161,528 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 DNC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 DNC was last recorded at 161,528 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 8,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,541 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,987 miles
- Average per year
- 13,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,528 miles
- 2025 – 152,541 miles
- 2024 – 142,062 miles
- 2023 – 129,108 miles
- 2022 – 117,288 miles
- 2021 – 100,592 miles
- 2020 – 89,204 miles
- 2019 – 69,856 miles
- 2018 – 54,980 miles
- 2017 – 43,415 miles
- 2016 – 29,852 miles
- 2015 – 15,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in shock housing assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front damage to bumper/grille
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside headlamp flickering/slow to illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,528 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 161,528 miles
- Test number
- 854409021498
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in shock housing assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail161,526 miles (+8,985)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,526 miles
- Test number
- 101044651611
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in shock housing assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,541 miles (+35)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,541 miles
- Test number
- 513507870936
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront damage to bumper/grille
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp flickering/slow to illuminate
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail152,506 miles (+10,444)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,506 miles
- Test number
- 681286875706
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront damage to bumper/grille
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp flickering/slow to illuminate
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,062 miles (+12,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 142,062 miles
- Test number
- 122824465501
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,108 miles (+11,820)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 129,108 miles
- Test number
- 465729746255
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,288 miles (+16,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 117,288 miles
- Test number
- 903743351849
- AdvisoryFront lower grill damaged
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass100,592 miles (+11,388)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,592 miles
- Test number
- 652197383798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,204 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 89,204 miles
- Test number
- 599139251288
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail89,204 miles (+19,348)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,204 miles
- Test number
- 956724926675
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,856 miles (+14,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,856 miles
- Test number
- 505005720224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass54,980 miles (+11,565)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,980 miles
- Test number
- 417214562891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,415 miles (+13,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,415 miles
- Test number
- 333433337693
- AdvisoryRear tyres 3-4mm
- AdvisorySome wear on front discs
Pass29,852 miles (+13,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 29,852 miles
- Test number
- 746390228094
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass15,964 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 15,964 miles
- Test number
- 207014165011
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteSlight damage to nsf tyre wall
- NoteSlight damage to sills
Questions about V16 DNC
- Does V16 DNC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 DNC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V16 DNC?
- The MOT on V16 DNC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 DNC done?
- V16 DNC was recorded at 161,528 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 13,335 miles a year.
- Has V16 DNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 DNC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V16 DNC 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 V16 DNC find?
- V16 DNC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in shock housing assembly; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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