2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FM66 DFF

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 13 November 2024 at 155,791 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test one day earlier on 12 November 2024 produced a failure at identical mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared every test from 2022 through 2023 without advisories, indicating no escalating wear pattern across the recorded history. The odometer shows 155,791 miles against a November 2017 build, equating to roughly 17,310 miles per year and placing this car well above average use for its age. Mileage jumped from 94,846 at the December 2022 failure to 125,399 by November 2023, then rose a further 30,392 miles to the 2024 test. That is consistent high-distance commuting. The record carries no gaps longer than twelve months and no minor-consumable flags such as tyres or wipers, nor any structural corrosion or suspension bush entries across the five tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake discs, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the mileage and nine-year age, as MOT pass sheets with zero advisories do not capture incipient wear. The December 2022 failure with no defects recorded, followed by a pass the same day, points to a likely documentation error rather than owner neglect, but the duplicate November 2024 result warrants confirmation the V5C and DVSA gateway entries match. Given the clean advisory history and high but steady accumulation, previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline. The absence of recurring mechanical rejects suggests no worsening trend in drivetrain or exhaust emissions. Prospective purchasers should verify service records independently, as the MOT alone confirms legal roadworthiness, not component longevity.