2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · BF66 ONS

This Vauxhall Astra presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 5 September 2025 at 74,301 miles passed with zero defects, and that perfect score is not a one-off. Every single test in the five-year record, stretching back to October 2021, has passed with no advisories or failures whatsoever. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order rather than one that has been neglected and recently patched up for a sale. The mileage pattern reinforces that picture of steady, careful use. The car has covered roughly 7,400 miles per year, which is typical for a ten-year-old family hatch. Looking at the annual tests, the odometer climbed from 46,264 miles in October 2021 to 52,825 miles by October 2022, then to 63,985 miles by October 2023, and 69,367 miles by September 2024. That is a consistent annual accumulation of between 6,500 and 11,000 miles with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that might suggest long periods of standing or a recent high-mileage dash. The 4,934 miles covered between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests is slightly lower than previous years, which may simply reflect a change in ownership or commuting pattern rather than any mechanical concern. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. With 74,301 miles on the clock, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes are well within their expected service life window, even if they have not yet triggered a failure. Check the underside for any early signs of corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as these can develop between tests on a decade-old car. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration and verify that the engine management light illuminates on the dashboard ignition cycle, since a clean MOT does not guarantee the emissions system will remain compliant until the next test. Test the operation of all lights, wipers, washers, and the condition of the windscreen for stone chips or cracks that may have appeared after the September 2025 pass. A short road test will reveal any subtle issues the MOT does not cover, such as clutch bite point, gearbox smoothness, and any unusual suspension noises over rough surfaces.