2016 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · DE16 AAJ

The 2016 Vauxhall Astra stands as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the most recent MOT on 3 October 2025 at 50,286 miles where the tester logged no defects or advisories. Each prior annual examination returned a clean pass, establishing a consistent pattern of compliance across the recorded history. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a decade-old hatchback. The odometer read 33,517 miles on 30 November 2021, rose to 40,733 by 26 August 2022, then climbed to 45,419 on 9 October 2023, 48,594 on 9 October 2024, and 50,286 on 3 October 2025. Annual distances shrank from roughly 7,200 miles to under 1,700 miles in the final year. Such low yearly totals suggest gentle commuting or extended stationary periods, yet the test spacing remains regular with no missed cycles. The clean MOT ledger shows no recurring advisories on suspension, brakes, or structural integrity, indicating prior owners kept the Astra to a standard that avoided statutory flags. Nevertheless, a buyer should physically examine front coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake disc thickness for hidden age-related degradation, as low annual mileage and possible long standing periods accelerate rubber perishing and surface rust on chassis members. The tester recorded no binding calipers or exhaust emissions failures, but a qualified inspection remains prudent to confirm roadgoing condition beyond the DVSA entries.