2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FG67 AEE

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 9 July 2025 at 54,178 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged. The only anomaly is the failure on 4 July 2025 at 54,151 miles, which the DVSA record lists with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 2017 vehicle, rising from 29,437 miles at the July 2022 test to 38,787 by June 2023, then jumping to 51,102 at the June 2024 test. The final step to 54,178 by July 2025 adds only 3,076 miles over thirteen months. Annual averages sit near 6,020 miles, consistent with light private use. The sparse record of five tests across nine years shows no rapid accumulation or extended dormancy that would raise consumable or corrosion concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the unexplained July 2025 failure entry. The clean MOT history offers no flagged structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions faults, but the absence of advisories does not preclude worn tyres or degraded wiper blades missed between tests. The low mileage implies lighter wear on drivetrain components, yet standing periods can accelerate underbody corrosion unseen by the tester. Given the record shows no recurring mechanical trends, the prudent step is a pre-purchase check of fluid condition, brake caliper operation, and chassis for rust at 54,178 miles. The previous owner appears to have maintained basic test compliance, though the blank failure line warrants a request for the original test certificate to confirm no suppressed defect.