2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · DC65 KPO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend in maintenance consistency. The most recent inspection on 30 December 2024 at 83,483 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the owner has successfully addressed previous issues. While the history shows instances of failure in earlier years, the consecutive clean passes suggest that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets minimum safety requirements without immediate concerns. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a car of this age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation over time, with 16,452 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2023, and another 16,958 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024. This regular usage profile reduces the likelihood of issues associated with long periods of standing, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid ingress despite low mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific nature of the failures in December 2022 and December 2023, although the specific defects were not listed in the provided summary. The fact that the vehicle failed and then passed within two days in 2023 suggests a minor consumable or lighting component issue, such as a bulb or wiper blade, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Given the age of the Astra, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion and the condition of the suspension bushes remains necessary to ensure no hidden rust is developing beneath the clean MOT record.