2019 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · DP69 SZW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 4 September 2025 at 52,312 miles with no recorded defects. While the history shows two instances of immediate failure upon testing, the subsequent passes indicate that the owner addressed necessary issues prior to the tests. The trend suggests a reactive maintenance approach where faults are rectified to meet legal standards, rather than showing a gradual accumulation of mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles annually. Between the November 2023 test at 37,552 miles and the August 2024 test at 46,278 miles, the car covered 8,726 miles in just nine months, followed by 6,034 miles in the year leading up to September 2025. This regularity suggests consistent use which generally helps prevent the perishation of seals and rubber components that often occurs with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus on investigating the specific causes of the failures in 2023 and 2025, as the provided data does not detail the exact mechanical faults that triggered the rejections. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs is advisable to ensure these common points of wear are not deteriorating. The buyer should also check the brake discs for corrosion or thinning and examine the exhaust system for structural rust to ensure the clean MOT passes reflect a sound mechanical condition.