2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · CV16 FBJ

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 April 2025 at 55,301 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in April 2024 at 50,616 miles, April 2023 at 45,121 miles, and March 2022 at 39,895 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The recorded mileage of 55,301 over roughly ten years equates to about 5,530 miles per year, which is low for a 2016 hatchback. Annual increments stayed consistent: 5,226 miles between March 2022 and April 2023, then 5,495 and 4,685 in the following years. The DVSA data shows no gaps or sudden accumulation, and the clean sheet across every entry means no consumable wear or structural concern was ever formally flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Low mileage combined with the 2025 same-day fail-pass suggests the car may have stood idle for periods, raising the risk of perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or creeping corrosion not visible during a brief test drive. Prior owners clearly kept basic upkeep current, as no test ever cited tyre tread, exhaust emissions, or brake discs. Verify underbody structural integrity and check for fluid leaks at the next service, since MOT passes at this age do not certify component lifespan beyond the test day.