2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · DP68 XAD

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 November 2025 at 79,464 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 2 November 2023 at 58,501 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 9,933 across the car's eight-year life, which is typical for a 2018 hatchback. The records show steady accumulation: 51,998 miles in October 2022, 58,501 by November 2023, 65,143 by October 2024, and 79,464 by November 2025. The jump of 14,321 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests is the largest single-year gain but remains within normal commuting use. No long standing periods or sudden clusters of wear are evident from the data supplied. The DVSA history raises no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the five entries. A clean sweep of passes with zero advisories suggests the previous owner kept basic consumable and mechanical upkeep current. The November 2023 fail-with-no-defects is almost certainly a documentation error at the testing station rather than evidence of skipped maintenance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Verify there is no hidden structural rust beneath sills and subframes, check suspension arm bushes for age-related cracking, and confirm brake calipers are free from binding after the car's life of mixed urban and motorway miles. The clean MOT trail means no specific component from the history demands urgent attention, but eight years of service warrants a baseline check of tyre sidewall condition and wiper blade wear before purchase.