2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DP66 RRO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 with 63,049 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a failure in late 2023. The most recent consecutive clean passes suggest that the mechanical and safety issues previously identified were addressed and that the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard operating standard. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a decade-old Astra, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. This low-intensity usage often results in less wear on engine components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage counterparts. Between October 2022 and March 2025, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, followed by another 7,000 miles in the subsequent 14 months. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of stagnation, which can sometimes cause seal degradation or fluid breakdown. The November 2023 failure at 47,240 miles highlights a lapse in basic maintenance regarding consumables. The tester flagged rear brake pads below the legal limit and front tyres showing uneven edge wear, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension components. While the vehicle passed the subsequent tests, a buyer should still inspect the front suspension geometry and bushes for play to ensure the previous tyre wear pattern has not returned. The tyre pressure monitoring system, which was inoperative in 2023, should be verified as functional today to ensure the fault was properly rectified.