2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S5 BXN

The 2016 Vauxhall Astra holds a valid MOT issued on 16 February 2026 at 47,321 miles, following a failure on the same day. The maintenance trend is borderline and slightly concerning. The vehicle initially failed on 16 February 2026 with a defective tyre pressure monitoring system, a dim offside front position lamp, an oil leak, a damaged exhaust flexi, and multiple tyre defects including a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. A pass was secured later that identical day after rectifying the TPMS and lamp, yet the oil leak, exhaust flexi damage, and several tyre advisories carried through as noted items. This pattern suggests the owner addressed only the outright failure points rather than underlying deterioration. The 2025 test at 41,627 miles followed the same script, a TPMS fault and wiper blade failure cleared on the same day with no other defects, while the February 2024 test at 36,929 miles passed cleanly apart from a worn offside front tyre. Recurring TPMS faults across consecutive years point to a neglected system rather than a one-off sensor failure. The mileage profile tells a clear story. The car has covered just 10,594 miles between February 2024 and February 2026, averaging roughly 5,297 miles per year over that two-year window, which is modest even for a low-mileage vehicle. The overall lifetime average sits around 4,732 miles per year, confirming consistently light use. That low annual distance is a double-edged finding. It reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, but prolonged periods of standing can accelerate rubber deterioration, which the tyre records appear to confirm. The MOT history is complete and consecutive with no gaps, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's condition trajectory. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the exhaust system, specifically the flexi joint flagged as damaged in February 2026, checking for cracks, gas leaks, and mounting corrosion. The persistent oil leak noted at the most recent test warrants a thorough underside inspection to identify whether it originates from a rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, or a more costly main seal. The repeated appearance of perished and cracking tyres, combined with a worn nearside rear brake disc flagged in 2026, indicates rubber components and braking hardware may have suffered from age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear. Inspect all four tyre dates, suspension bushes, and brake calipers for binding or uneven wear. The TPMS system demands a diagnostic scan to confirm sensor health rather than relying on the dashboard warning light alone.