2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · CU18 YJB

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 17 February 2026 at 65,287 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The February 2026 test came one day after a failure on 16 February 2026 at identical mileage, yet the DVSA record lists no defects for either entry. A similar pattern occurred in February 2024, when the car failed on 14 February at 52,663 miles and passed the next day with no defects noted. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs with zero recorded faults suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than mechanical defects, and no advisories or worsening condition emerge across the timeline. The odometer shows 65,287 miles against an eight-year life, averaging roughly 8,161 miles per year, which sits within typical use for a 2018 hatchback. Annual increments stay consistent: 52,663 miles in February 2024, 59,373 miles in February 2025, and 65,287 miles in February 2026, giving about 6,700 to 6,900 miles per year between tests. The sparse record with only five entries and no advisories limits deep wear analysis, but the low yearly coverage implies lighter commuting use rather than high-load drivetrain strain. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained fail-pass pairs. The absence of recorded defects means no recurring corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission faults appear in the data, yet the same-day reversals in 2024 and 2026 warrant confirmation that no latent structural integrity concern was suppressed at presentation. Check the tyre tread depth and wiper blades as basic consumables, and verify service history to explain the MOT anomalies. The clean advisory list across four years implies previous owners addressed wear before test, but the unexplained failures at 52,663 and 65,287 miles mean a physical underside and brake check remains prudent before purchase.