2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CX66 VSA

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 7 August 2025 at 18,822 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The August 2025 test passed with no defects logged, though it was preceded the same day by a failure entry also showing no recorded defects, a pattern repeated on 11 September 2024 when a failure with no defects was logged before a clean pass the next day. Such paired failure-pass entries with zero defects suggest administrative or presentational anomalies at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows remarkably low use for a 2016 vehicle. It recorded 14,337 miles in September 2023, rose to 16,530 by September 2024, and reached 18,822 by August 2025, averaging under 1,900 miles per year. This gentle accumulation points to a car kept largely idle or used for short local trips, with no rapid mileage spikes that would accelerate drivetrain or consumable wear. The sparse record carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or corrosion across the three years sampled. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection given the low mileage and likely prolonged standing periods. Dormant cars develop perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and seized brake calipers that a clean MOT will not always reveal. Check the brake discs for surface rust, verify the coil springs and suspension arms for cracking, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits after a cold start. The repeated same-day failure-pass pairs with no defects warrant direct scrutiny of the DVSA database or the issuing centre's records before purchase. The history implies a fastidious or low-exposure keeper, but the unexplained failures mean the buyer must validate the true test outcome rather than rely on the pass alone.