2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BN66 AHA

The 2017 Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 5 February 2026 at 99,728 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Across the five available records from February 2022 to February 2026, the vehicle never attracted a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent mechanical condition and no worsening trend in wear or structural integrity. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical expectations for a nine-year-old car. The tester logged 45,640 miles in February 2022, rising to 55,908 by January 2023, 68,491 in January 2024, 82,731 in February 2025, and 99,728 in February 2026. That equates to roughly 12,000 to 14,000 miles per year between tests, slightly above the 11,081 annual average implied by the total. The record shows no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes; the clean sheets at every interval suggest the previous owners kept basic consumable and statutory maintenance current. With no historical flags on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, the buyer faces no documented mechanical red flags. The absence of advisories across four years implies the structural and running gear have aged without tester concern. A clean MOT trail does not exempt the car from age-related deterioration invisible to the test bay. Prior to purchase, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underbody for latent corrosion, verify brake disc and pad thickness against the 99,728-mile wear, and check suspension compliance. Tyres and wiper blades fall outside the recorded defects but warrant visual confirmation given the mileage. The evidence points to a well-kept example, though physical verification remains sound practice at this age.