2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · DX68 BHN

The vehicle currently holds a clean bill of health, with the most recent MOT conducted on 9 September 2025 at 97,353 miles resulting in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This record indicates a highly stable maintenance trend, as the car has successfully cleared every annual inspection since 2021 without a single failure or minor fault flagged by the tester. Such a consistent history suggests that the previous owner prioritised preventative maintenance and addressed potential issues before they reached the point of test failure. The Astra has covered 97,353 miles over an eight-year period, averaging approximately 12,169 miles per annum. This rate of accumulation remains steady, indicating that the vehicle has been used primarily for consistent, long-distance motorway or arterial road travel rather than short-trip city driving. The absence of any MOT tests between September 2021 and September 2023 suggests a potential gap in the documented history or a period of non-use, though the subsequent annual testing cadence has been strictly maintained. Despite the clean test record, the high total mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of high-wear components that often escape notice during a basic MOT. Focus your assessment on the condition of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs, as these components endure significant fatigue at this mileage level. Check the brake discs and pads for excessive scoring or lipping, and inspect the engine bay for signs of oil leaks or perished auxiliary belts. Given the vehicle age and mileage, verify that the clutch engagement is smooth and that the gearbox operates without hesitation, as these drivetrain elements are nearing the end of their typical service life.