2016 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 March 2027 (283 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,105 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Vauxhall has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 18,105 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring steering, suspension, and tyre issues, coupled with a fractured coil spring advisory, raises serious concerns about ongoing maintenance costs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,108 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring steering failures (Mar 2020, Feb 2022) and advisories (Mar 2023) indicate persistent alignment issues.
- Fractured Offside Front Coil Spring (Mar 2024) is a major safety defect that was only an advisory in the latest test.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Mar 2020, Mar 2024, Mar 2025) and brake disc advisories (Mar 2023, Mar 2025) suggest chronic wear.
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged (Mar 2024) is a recurring safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until March 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,108 mi/yr) aligns with typical UK usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 18,105 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 30,439 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 30,439 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 38,847 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 40,925 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 40,925 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 46,847 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 55,209 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Handbrake travel long
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 55,209 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Handbrake travel long
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 67,496 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 82,992 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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