2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · DP66 OYE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 29 January 2026 at 74,718 miles. While the record shows instances of failure on the same day as previous passes, the most-current inspection resulted in no recorded defects. This suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing and rectifying issues to maintain compliance, rather than allowing minor faults to accumulate into major failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between the February 2024 test at 61,245 miles and the January 2026 test at 74,718 miles, the car covered 13,473 miles over two years. This steady accumulation indicates regular use which is generally preferable for mechanical components and seals than long periods of stagnation, though the low total mileage avoids the excessive wear associated with high-mileage motorway commuting. Despite the clean result of the latest test, a buyer should investigate the causes of the previous failures in 2024 and 2026, as the provided data does not list the specific mechanical reasons for those initial rejections. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as these are common points of failure on this Astra generation. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points is essential to ensure no hidden rust is developing that has not yet reached the threshold for an MOT advisory.