2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EA61 ABK

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 7 January 2026 at 128,481 miles which recorded no defects. The prior pass on 13 January 2025 at 122,989 miles also showed a clean sheet. A single failure on 10 January 2025 at 122,911 miles noted no defects on the record, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Across the five-year span from January 2023 to January 2026 the vehicle cleared every completed test without advisories, indicating consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical condition. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2011 vehicle. The records show 114,110 miles in January 2023, 119,044 in January 2024, 122,989 in January 2025, and 128,481 in January 2026. That equates to roughly 5,000 to 6,500 miles per year, below the 8,565 average implied by the total. The sparse five-entry history with no advisories gives limited visibility, but the low yearly use points to light motoring rather than neglected high-mileage abuse. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is fifteen years old and corrosion can develop unseen between tests. The clean MOT record means no tester flagged binding calipers or structural integrity issues, yet the absence of advisories does not certify component life. Examine the exhaust emissions system and underbody for rust, as Vauxhall Astra platforms of this era are prone to subframe deterioration. Given the uneventful history, previous owners appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline. The January 2025 failure with no recorded defect remains anomalous and warrants a check of the original refusal reason. Otherwise the vehicle's documented trajectory supports a sound used purchase subject to standard pre-sale scrutiny.