2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DN67 RNU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 75,476 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from January 2023 to January 2025 also passed clean. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical issues across the available history. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for an eight year old car. The record shows 56,875 miles at the January 2023 test, rising to 63,685 by January 2024, 69,970 by January 2025, and 75,476 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 6,500 miles added each year, below the implied 9,434 annual average, suggesting lighter than average motoring. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 5 January 2023 at 56,874 miles with no defects cited, immediately followed the same day by a pass at 56,875 miles. This points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean test sequence, the history gives no cause to suspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion problems. The absence of advisories across four years implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and brake caliper operation, as MOT passes do not measure consumable condition between tests. Pre purchase checks should confirm tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and exhaust emissions against the documented low wear profile. The sparse but clean record offers reasonable assurance, though in person verification of chassis rust and suspension movement remains sound practice for any used purchase.