2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FX17 AFO

The most recent test on 9 February 2023 at 173,736 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure on the same date with no defects logged. The maintenance trend shows no recorded mechanical deterioration across the ledger, yet the absence of any MOT entry for over three years to July 2026 leaves current roadworthiness unverified. An earlier failure on 25 February 2021 at 122,812 miles also carried no defect notes, with a pass six days later at 122,826 miles clearing the vehicle. This stable but sparse record points to administrative anomalies rather than worsening condition. The Astra shows high usage for a 2017 model, averaging roughly 19,300 miles per year. From the 1 March 2021 test at 122,826 miles to the 8 February 2022 examination at 142,408 miles, the keeper added 19,582 miles in eleven months. By 9 February 2023 the odometer reached 173,736 miles, a further 31,328 miles in twelve months, revealing accelerated accumulation in the final recorded year. The history then ceases; no test exists beyond early 2023, creating a three-year void before today's date. With zero advisories or defects across five tests, the DVSA trail looks clean on paper. The 173,736-mile figure nonetheless demands physical scrutiny of wear-prone components. The buyer should inspect suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs for fatigue, and assess structural integrity for corrosion around sills and subframes. The tester never flagged binding calipers or exhaust emissions faults, but such systems degrade with mileage and require hands-on evaluation. Two failures bearing no defects suggest previous owners met procedural hurdles at the test centre instead of skipping mechanical care. The long silence since February 2023 may indicate the car stood unused or was driven without valid MOT, risking seized brakes and perished tyres. Verify the V5C and confirm off-road status before purchase.