2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FN16 WUV

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 January 2026 at 97,056 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests also passed clean. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, which indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids both failures and flagged wear items. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,700 miles, typical for a 2016 hatchback. The records show 55,074 miles in March 2022, rising to 65,439 by March 2023, 71,774 by March 2024, then a jump to 77,104 in January 2025 and 97,056 by January 2026. The final year added nearly 20,000 miles, double the prior rate, yet the January 2026 test still recorded no defects. The clean sweep across all entries suggests previous owners kept on top of consumables and mechanical servicing without deferred work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. The MOT dataset contains no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, but the 20,000-mile surge in the last twelve months will have loaded drivetrain and suspension components harder than earlier years. Examine the front suspension arms, rear trailing bushes, and brake calipers for any onset of wear the test did not yet capture. Check underneath for early structural rust on sills and subframes given the car is now ten years old. Verify service history matches the mileage steps, since the clean MOT trail implies disciplined upkeep rather than luck. The Astra remains a sound used purchase on paper, provided a workshop confirms the recent high-use period has not stressed unseen mechanical parts.