2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · W29 KJH

The Vauxhall Astra’s most recent MOT test on 2025-09-20 confirms it remains roadworthy, with no defects recorded over the past two years. The absence of advisories or repeated failures suggests the vehicle has been maintained consistently within the legal thresholds, though the record’s sparsity means no proactive issues were flagged before they reached failure levels. The 2024 test date appears duplicated as a pass, which may indicate a clerical error or a genuine retest after an earlier failure—though no defects were noted in either instance. For a buyer, this implies the car has likely avoided major mechanical surprises, but the lack of advisories also means no pre-emptive warnings were issued for wear items like suspension bushes or brake pads. The recorded mileage of 105,851 miles over approximately ten years equates to an average of around 10,585 miles annually, which is typical for its age. There are no obvious gaps in service intervals or sudden spikes in mileage between tests, though the 2023-2024 period lacks any recorded MOT activity before the September 2024 failure and retest. This suggests either a brief lapse in testing or a vehicle that remained stable enough to pass without intervention. The most recent test was conducted just over a year ago, which is within the standard MOT validity window, but buyers should verify if any unrecorded servicing or repairs were performed outside the MOT cycle. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on high-wear components that often fail without prior advisories. The suspension—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—should be checked for excessive play or corrosion, as these are common failure points in this model range. Brake systems, including caliper binding and disc thickness, warrant scrutiny, especially if the vehicle has been driven hard or exposed to wet conditions. Structural integrity, particularly around wheel arches and sills, should be examined for signs of corrosion or damage, as rust can compromise safety-critical elements without immediate MOT consequences. Finally, the exhaust system’s integrity should be verified, as catalytic converter failures or leaks are frequent in older Astra models.