2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FN65 AEW

The 2025‑10‑13 MOT at 67,377 miles passed, confirming the Vauxhall Astra is presently roadworthy, but the record shows a pattern of recurring minor faults that have been remedied rather than a steady improvement. Since the 2022 test at 37,375 miles, the vehicle has passed every subsequent inspection except the 2023‑10‑17 failure, which was corrected by the 2023‑10‑18 pass, indicating an overall stable maintenance trend with occasional issues addressed promptly. Mileage has risen from 21,221 miles in 2018 to 67,377 miles in 2025, averaging roughly 6,125 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a ten‑year‑old model; however, the jump from 37,375 miles in 2022 to 56,105 miles in 2024 (10,272 miles in two years) and the increase from 44,930 miles in 2023 to 67,377 miles in 2025 (22,447 miles in two years) suggest periods of intensified use or possible odometer discrepancies. The interval between the 2021‑10‑11 test (34,787 miles) and the 2022‑10‑20 test (37,375 miles) covered only 2,588 miles in one year, while the 2023‑10‑17 to 2023‑10‑18 interval showed no mileage change, indicating the two tests were conducted on the same day. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension ball joint dust cover, which was noted as severely deteriorated in the 2024 test, and to the off‑side front brake hose, which exhibited slight damage in 2024; both components merit immediate visual and functional inspection to assess wear or binding. The recurring oil leak, the cut in the off‑side rear tyre, and the earlier advisory on the windscreen’s damaged edge suggest that while the car meets current legal standards, proactive attention to suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyre condition will be essential to maintain long‑term reliability.