2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY68 CCF

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent DVSA test on 18 March 2026 at 55,471 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the full history, with every annual test from March 2023 through March 2026 returning a pass and no advisories raised at any stage. The single failure logged on 18 March 2026 at identical mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 6,934 against an eight-year life, a typical figure for the model age. The records show steady accumulation: 30,077 miles at the March 2023 test, rising to 39,139 by March 2024, 47,428 by March 2025, and 55,471 by March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean sheet across five consecutive tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and emissions within limits, though the absence of advisories means worn suspension bushes or corroding brake discs were either absent or below the trigger threshold. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. The MOT record never flagged structural integrity, subframe corrosion, or exhaust condition, so these areas remain unverified by the tester. Check coil springs, track-rod ends, and trailing-arm mounts for age-related fatigue that a pass with no advisories would not capture. Confirm the March 2026 failure with no defects was a clerical reversal and not a withheld certificate. Verify tyre tread depth, brake-disc lip, and cabin filters independently. The history implies disciplined upkeep, but low annual use can hide perished rubber and seized calipers that a 12-month test cycle will not always expose.