2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FH65 DFP

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 at 88,729 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from November 2022 to November 2024 also closed as passes with no advisories. The duplicated 14 November 2024 entry shows a fail and pass on the same day at 86,621 miles, but the record lists no defects, indicating an administrative retest rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 88,729 against an 11-year lifespan, an average of roughly 8,066 miles per year. The odometer moved from 81,215 in November 2022 to 83,683 in November 2023, then 86,621 in November 2024, and 88,729 in December 2025. Annual accumulation held near 2,500 to 3,000 miles, well below the typical national average, with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps across the five-year trail. The clean advisory history across this span suggests light use and consistent test attendance by the prior keeper. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the car's age and Vauxhall's known vulnerability to structural rust in damp conditions. Though the tester logged no brake disc or caliper advisories, the low annual mileage means components may have suffered from standing moisture rather than wear, so check for binding rear calipers and uneven pad deposits. Verify the 14 November 2024 fail-pass pairing with the DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed defect data. Otherwise, the absence of recurring advisories on tyres, emissions, or exhaust points to sound basic upkeep, and the vehicle reads as a low-risk used purchase pending a routine pre-sale mechanical check.