2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DN66 AEA

The DVSA tester passed the 2016 Vauxhall Astra on 24 September 2025 at 25,486 miles and recorded no defects. The same tester cleared the car at the 1 October 2024 examination (21,562 miles), the 18 September 2023 test (17,767 miles), the 21 September 2022 check (16,661 miles) and the 17 September 2021 inspection (10,144 miles), each with zero advisories. This sequence confirms a stable maintenance trend across five consecutive annual tests with no recurring mechanical or structural faults. Recorded mileage sits low for a ten-year-old hatchback, averaging roughly 2,549 miles per year. The odometer advanced from 10,144 miles at the 17 September 2021 test to 16,661 miles by 21 September 2022, a 6,517-mile jump suggesting a single period of heavier use. Subsequent annual increments narrowed to 1,106 miles, 3,795 miles and 3,924 miles respectively through to September 2025. Such a pattern indicates predominantly light running with one busier interval, and the unbroken test history reveals no skipped MOTs. Previous owners maintained the car to statutory standards, as every examination cleared without flagged wear on tyres, wiper blades, suspension bushes or brake components. The absence of advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical checks. At ten years old, rubber mounts and coil springs degrade through age rather than mileage, and prolonged low use encourages corrosion on structural members and binding calipers. A pre-purchase inspection should confirm brake disc condition, suspension articulation and underbody rust protection despite the clean record. Verify tyre sidewall age and tread, and test for stiffness in handbrake mechanism. The documentary evidence supports a well-kept vehicle, but hands-on assessment remains prudent for a low-mileage older Astra.