2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.6L Diesel

The Vauxhall Astra presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 26 August 2025 at 79,443 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the preceding four annual tests, the vehicle cleared each examination without advisory or failure, indicating consistent statutory compliance. This uninterrupted sequence suggests the previous keeper addressed any latent issues before each test date. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a ten-year-old hatchback. The odometer advanced from 59,016 miles at the 16 August 2021 test to 79,443 miles by August 2025, an average annual increase of roughly 5,100 miles across that interval, below the lifetime average of 7,944 miles per year implied by the current reading. No abrupt jumps or dormant gaps appear in the record; each summer test captures steady progression. The sparse but clean history offers limited insight into component-level upkeep beyond confirmation that no tester flagged tyres, brakes, or emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of wear-prone items that MOT sheets may omit when within tolerance. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural concerns at the 2025 examination, yet suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness warrant hands-on checks given the vehicle's age and 79k mileage. Examine exhaust emissions hardware and underbody for incipient rust, as Vauxhall bodies of this era can suffer sill degradation despite passing annual tests. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory standards, with no evidence of skipped tests or deferred consumables severe enough to trigger advisories. The absence of recurring faults points to either diligent upkeep or light duty cycles. Verify service history independently, and scrutinise tyre tread depth and wiper condition, though these were not cited as defects.