2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · DT16 WPM

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 March 2025 at 64,568 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 25 July 2024 at 60,950 miles also showed a clean sheet. A failed entry on the same date in July 2024 carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or process rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year span from July 2022 to March 2025, every completed test resulted in a pass with no advisories, which points to consistent upkeep and no escalating wear issues. Recorded mileage rose from 46,519 in July 2022 to 53,614 by July 2023, then to 60,950 in July 2024 and 64,568 by March 2025. That equates to roughly 6,400 miles a year, matching typical use for a 2016 car of this type. The gap between the July 2024 and March 2025 tests covers only eight months yet adds just 3,618 miles, suggesting lighter recent running. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with no minor consumable warnings or serious structural flags logged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories means the tester noted no worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or failing brake discs, but MOT snapshots miss intermittent faults. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and suspension mounts, and confirm the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions against the low-mileage profile. Given the uneventful history, previous owners appear to have kept the car serviced to pass standard tests. The March 2025 pass keeps the vehicle legally compliant today, some sixteen months on, though a fresh test is due by March 2026.