2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN61 UWB

The 2011 Vauxhall Astra demonstrates a stable and improving maintenance trend, achieving a clean pass on 6 June 2025 at 87,402 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has consistently passed its recent MOT tests, reflecting sound mechanical health. A failed test appears on 14 May 2024 at 86,153 miles, yet no defects were recorded for that specific failure. This anomaly likely indicates an aborted test or administrative error rather than a mechanical fault, especially since the car passed later that same day without any listed rectifications. The mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light usage, averaging roughly 5,827 miles annually over its fifteen-year lifespan. Between the January 2023 test at 83,002 miles and the April 2023 test at 83,291 miles, the vehicle covered just 289 miles in three months. It then accumulated 2,862 miles over the following thirteen months before adding a mere 1,249 miles in the subsequent year leading to June 2025. This sporadic accumulation pattern suggests prolonged periods of standing, which demands careful inspection of perishable components like rubber suspension bushes and tyres, even though the overall mileage remains low. Despite the absence of recurring mechanical faults in the MOT record, the extended idle periods inherent in this mileage profile warrant a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should closely examine the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and flat spots, which occur when a vehicle stands still for too long. Suspension components, particularly the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, require scrutiny for corrosion and deterioration. Brake discs and calipers must be checked for surface rust and binding, a common issue on cars that sit stationary. The underbody and sills should be inspected for structural corrosion, ensuring the vehicle's long-term integrity remains intact.