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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 November 2026 (164 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,707 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 27,707 miles. The recent MOT pass in November 2025 still carries multiple advisories, indicating immediate maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,330 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, but no anomalies or decreases were detected.
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc advisories across 7 tests (Jul 2019, Nov 2020, Nov 2022) indicate chronic wear.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 3 tests (Jul 2019) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
- Major failure for Offside Front Sub-frame corrosion (Oct 2023) is a serious structural concern.
- Major failure for Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint (Oct 2023) points to suspension neglect.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-25 provides peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,330 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 27,707 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 32,993 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 38,343 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 42,785 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))
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 46,796 mi |
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 Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 46,803 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 49,967 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17- (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has play ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 52,813 mi |
ADVISORY T,P,M,S light on, on dash ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and on outer side wall - 215/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and on outer side wall - 215/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer tread - 215/45/ZR17 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded hole by the rear fixing point of the lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 52,819 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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