2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FG67 UAS

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 28,686 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean annual examinations since 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids even minor flagged wear. Annual mileage has stayed consistently low for a nine-year-old car. The records show 16,772 miles at the 19 August 2021 test, rising to 20,376 by 18 August 2022, 23,577 by 23 August 2023, 26,139 by 8 August 2024, and 28,686 by the 2025 test. That equates to roughly 3,200 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The clean sheets across this period suggest careful, light use rather than neglect, though standing time between runs may have occurred given the low totals. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs despite the absent advisories. Low-mileage cars left idle can develop perished rubber components or superficial corrosion on structural members that a pass test will not always record. The tester noted no binding calipers or exhaust emission concerns, yet pre-purchase checks on underbody integrity remain sensible. Given the fault-free record and gentle mileage, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The absence of tyre, wiper, or tread failures points to routine servicing rather than deferred consumables. This Astra shows no worsening pattern and warrants only standard used-car verification before purchase.