2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FL66 MBU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test passed on 30 April 2025 at 96,946 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from April 2022 through April 2025 and only a single failure logged on 26 April 2025 at 96,897 miles that was cleared four days later with no defects cited. This suggests the failure was administrative or a minor rectifiable item rather than a serious mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages close to 9,695 miles, typical for a 2016 vehicle of this class. The records show steady accumulation: 79,642 miles in April 2022, 85,990 in April 2023, 92,744 in April 2024, and 96,946 by April 2025. The roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles added each year indicates consistent private or light-use motoring with no standing periods or sudden high-use spikes. The clean advisory columns across all five tests mean the DVSA data offers no flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or brake disc concerns to date. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounts given the car is now a decade old and exposed to UK road salt cycles. The absence of advisories does not preclude surface rust or perished rubber components the tester did not escalate. Verify the April 2025 failure cause with the prior owner or garage paperwork, as the record shows no defect text despite the rejected status. Check tyre sidewall dates and brake caliper freedom during the viewing, since consumables rotate between tests and the history cannot confirm post-April 2025 fitment. The drivetrain shows no recorded fault trend, but a road test should confirm clutch bite and gearbox smoothness at 96,946 miles.