2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH15 MZX

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 13 March 2026 at 100,498 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available history, with every pass carrying a clean sheet and no advisories logged at any stage. A failed attempt on the same date as the pass suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault, since no defects were listed on either certificate. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,136 miles per year against the recorded 100,498 miles. The records show steady annual use: 73,731 miles at the March 2024 test, rising to 87,750 at the failed March 2025 attempt and 87,755 when it passed twelve days later, then 100,498 by March 2026. No standing periods or abrupt jumps appear in the data, and the sparse three-year trail offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. The absence of any advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion across all tests implies the previous owners kept the car to a reasonable standard, though a clean MOT is not a substitute for wear that falls below the test threshold. A buyer should still confirm in person that the braking system is free from binding calipers and that the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. Given the 100k mileage, inspect the drivetrain mounts and steering joints for play not yet captured by DVSA testing. The duplicate fail and pass on 13 March 2026 warrants a check of the V5C and MOT certificate to confirm the pass is the live result. Otherwise the vehicle's documented history supports a sound used purchase, provided a routine pre-sale inspection validates the unseen components.