2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · DT16 KFN

The 2016 Vauxhall Astra presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 June 2025 at 39,542 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any annual examination. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a ten-year-old car. The records show 28,933 miles on 21 June 2021, rising to 32,575 by 16 June 2022, 35,568 by 28 June 2023, 37,024 by 19 June 2024, and 39,542 by 20 June 2025. That equates to roughly 2,700 miles per year, confirming light use. The sparse, defect-free record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs, though long stationary periods implied by low use can hide perished rubber components not visible in an MOT pass. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely extended idle spells. Low mileage does not prevent tyre sidewall cracking or seized handbrake mechanisms from prolonged disuse. The absence of corrosion or exhaust emission flags in the record is reassuring, but underside structural integrity warrants a ramp check for road salt damage. Prospective owners should verify service history independently, as MOT passes alone confirm statutory minimum standards rather than full maintenance. The clean test sheet suggests a careful prior keeper, yet pre-purchase scrutiny of drivetrain fluids and binding calipers remains prudent on a low-use 2016 vehicle.