2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FG68 HTP

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 50,019 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle exhibits no worsening condition and no recurring defects across its five-year MOT span. Recorded mileage sits at 50,019 miles against an eight-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,252 miles per year and reflecting typical use for the age. The test on 7 November 2022 at 28,306 miles, followed by 33,364 miles on 9 November 2023, then 36,361 miles on 17 October 2024, shows low annual accumulation of around 3,000 to 5,000 miles. A notable anomaly appears on 9 November 2023 where the tester issued a fail at 33,364 miles with no defects logged, immediately superseded by a pass the same day at identical mileage; this suggests an administrative or procedural error rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Given the clean record with zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the previous owner clearly maintained basic statutory standards. The sparse history offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though low mileage with long standing periods can conceal perished rubber components or seized calipers not surfaced in a pass result. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake binding, as MOT passes with no defects do not certify component life remaining. Verify the tyre sidewall condition and check for fluid leaks around suspension arms, since the 2023 duplicate entry provides no diagnostic depth on that date.