2017 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.6L Diesel

The Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 24 January 2025 at 149,041 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 16 July 2024 at 141,548 miles also passed clean. Two consecutive MOTs with zero advisories indicate the vehicle currently meets statutory standards and shows no worsening mechanical or structural decline across the recorded period. At roughly nine years old the car carries 149,041 miles, equating to about 16,560 miles per year, which is high for a 2017 hatchback and implies sustained motorway or commuter use. The gap between the two tests shows 7,493 miles covered in six months, a typical private-use rate. The record is sparse, with only two entries supplied and no historical failures, advisories, or flagged corrosion, so the data gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear, as high annual mileage accelerates fatigue in those components even when an MOT logs no faults. The clean record offers no recurring items to target, but the absence of advisories at 149,041 miles may simply reflect the tester finding nothing reportable rather than confirming long-term component life. Given the elevated mileage, examine the exhaust system and underbody for early corrosion and verify service history for timing belt and transmission upkeep. The DVSA data alone supports a sound verdict, yet physical verification remains prudent on a high-mileage example with limited test coverage.