2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · CU16 VTD

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT test on 14 March 2026 at 122,301 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly on 1 April 2025 at 100,248 miles and on 17 March 2024 at 82,125 miles. The only blemish is a failure on 3 March 2025 at 100,241 miles, which the record lists with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The owner rectified the status within four weeks via a pass. The odometer shows roughly 12,230 miles covered per year across the ten-year life, a high annual figure for a 2016 hatchback. Mileage jumped from 81,330 on 13 July 2023 to 82,125 by 17 March 2024, then surged to 100,241 by March 2025 and 122,301 by March 2026. That equates to about 20,000 miles in the final year. The sparse record, with only five entries and a 20-month gap between the July 2023 and March 2024 tests, gives limited visibility of intermediate wear cycles. High sustained use like this loads suspension bushes, driveshafts, and brake discs more than average. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the front suspension arms and rear axle bushes, as repeated high-mileage commuting accelerates fatigue in those components even when no advisory exists on paper. Examine the brake discs and calipers for heat crazing or binding, given the car's annual distance. Check the subframe and sills for corrosion, since Vauxhall bodies of this era suffer structural rust if undersealed poorly. The clean MOT sheet does not exempt the vehicle from wear consistent with 122,301 miles. Previous owners kept the test history free of outstanding advisories, implying basic statutory upkeep was met. The March 2025 failure with zero defects recorded points to test centre error, not deferred maintenance. Given the mileage, budget for consumables and suspension refreshers within the first 12 months of ownership.