2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN15 ACO

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 July 2025 at 83,706 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The July 2025 test cycle shows a fail and a pass logged on the same date at identical mileage, yet the DVSA record lists no defects against either outcome. A similar pattern occurred on 3 April 2024 at 76,791 miles, where a fail and pass were recorded on the same day with no advisories or faults noted. These paired entries with zero recorded defects suggest administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification, and the vehicle carries no outstanding advisories from any test back to the March 2023 pass at 71,659 miles. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,610 miles per year against the 83,706 miles recorded. The odometer moved from 71,659 miles in March 2023 to 76,791 miles by April 2024, then to 83,706 miles by July 2025, reflecting light and consistent annual use with no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps. The sparse record shows three clean passes and two same-day fail/pass pairs, all with no defects logged, which indicates either disciplined upkeep or simply a low-stress usage profile with minimal wear exposure. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of core mechanical components despite the clean advisory sheet. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude age-related degradation of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or subframe corrosion that testers may not have flagged under current criteria. The same-day fail and pass entries in 2024 and 2025 warrant confirmation that no suppressed defect or documentation anomaly exists on the DVSA portal. Given the low annual mileage and fault-free tests, previous owners likely subjected the car to gentle commuting rather than neglect, though standing periods implied by low use can accelerate tyre perishing and brake caliper binding. Verify underbody structural integrity and brake function in person before purchase, as the record alone offers no evidence of hidden wear beyond what the tester chose to record.