2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FM67 LWD

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 at 57,063 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from February 2023 through February 2025 also passed clean. The lone failure on 10 February 2023 at 30,085 miles carried no recorded defects, indicating a administrative or emissions-retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle shows no escalating advisories or recurring wear items across the timeline. Annual mileage averages 7,133 against an eight-year life, a typical figure for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 30,085 miles in February 2023, 40,253 by February 2024, 48,819 by February 2025, and 57,063 by January 2026. Gaps between tests stay within normal 12-month cycles. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing is evident from the data, and the clean sheet across all passes suggests previous owners kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's lower-than-average use, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber to develop unnoticed during idle periods. The DVSA record flags no structural integrity concerns, exhaust emissions failures, or binding calipers, so no specific mechanical red flags demand targeted investigation. Given the absence of advisories throughout the history, pre-purchase checks should focus on confirming the test mileage is genuine and inspecting for undertray corrosion or intermittent electrical faults not captured in MOT data. The vehicle's documented history supports a low-risk purchase from a mechanical standpoint.