2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FH66 BWU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, with the March 2026 examination at 112,896 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the five-year record, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The only anomaly is a failed test on 17 March 2025 at 102,427 miles with no defects listed, followed by a pass nine days later at identical mileage, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a genuine fault. Mileage sits high for a 2017 vehicle, totalling 112,896 at test, an average of roughly 12,544 per year. The records show steady annual accumulation: 83,835 miles in March 2023, 91,866 in March 2024, 102,427 in March 2025, and 112,896 in March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear; the prior owner covered consistent motorway or commuter distances, which loads consumables and drivetrain parts harder than low-use cars. With no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion across the history, the DVSA data implies basic structural integrity and mechanical care were maintained. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underside for rust, check the clutch and gearbox for high-mileage wear, and measure brake disc thickness and tyre condition, as these items fall outside MOT pass thresholds until worn critically. The clean record gives no evidence of skipped upkeep, though the 2025 failure with zero defects warrants a check of the test centre's notes. At nine years and over 112,000 miles, budget for imminent consumable replacement rather than assuming extended fault-free running.