2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.4L Petrol

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistent and stable maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 28 November 2025 at 47,372 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This trend of clean passes across the last five annual tests suggests the vehicle has remained well-looked after and has not suffered from recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old Astra, averaging 4,737 miles per year. Between December 2021 and December 2023, the car covered only 4,459 miles, indicating periods of very light use or extended storage. However, there is a significant increase in usage between December 2023 and November 2025, where the vehicle clocked 17,317 miles in under two years. This shift in usage pattern often accelerates wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though the overall low mileage remains well below the national average for a vehicle of this age group. While the MOT record is devoid of faults, a buyer should physically inspect components susceptible to low-mileage use. You must check for signs of perishated rubber components, such as split suspension bushes or perished tyre sidewalls, which degrade over time even when the car stationary. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use can lead to uneven wear and binding calipers. Since the history shows no structural rust, the focus should remain on verifying that the fluids are fresh and that the engine has not suffered from oil film degradation during the periods of lower activity.