2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DP66 ADU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 1 December 2025 at 27,040 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has not accumulated any flagged mechanical or structural concerns across the recorded period. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record shows 16,746 miles at the 20 December 2021 test, rising to 18,362 by 19 December 2022, 19,724 by 15 December 2023, 23,727 by 6 December 2024, and 27,040 by the 2025 test. That equates to an average annual increase of roughly 2,050 miles, well below typical norms. The clean, unbroken pass history with no gaps or sudden accumulation suggests careful, low-demand ownership rather than neglected storage followed by heavy use. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring faults or worsening trends. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection to verify the condition of consumable items not always captured at test, such as tyre sidewall cracking from prolonged standing, brake caliper seizure after low use, and underbody structural integrity for hidden rust. Low mileage combined with five consecutive clean passes implies the previous owners maintained basic statutory standards, though the sparse record offers no insight into interim servicing. The absence of defect data is a positive signal, but it does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of drivetrain condition and fluid degradation before purchase.