2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FN66 OCE

The 2016 Vauxhall Astra presents a stable mechanical maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 May 2025 at 93,220 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle's recent history shows no recurring mechanical faults, indicating consistent baseline upkeep. However, the MOT record contains notable anomalies: tests conducted on 21 November 2023 at 77,827 miles and 15 May 2025 at 93,216 miles both recorded failures despite listing no defects. The vehicle passed the day after the 2025 failure with only four miles added, suggesting these failures may stem from administrative errors or borderline emissions readings rather than sudden mechanical defects. Evaluating the mileage pattern relative to the vehicle's age reveals an erratic accumulation rate rather than steady usage. Between the October 2022 pass at 62,149 miles and the November 2023 test at 77,827 miles, the car covered 15,678 miles in thirteen months. This dropped sharply to 4,444 miles over the subsequent four months leading to the March 2024 test at 82,271 miles, before climbing again by 10,945 miles over the next fourteen months. While the overall average of roughly 9,300 miles per year remains typical for a ten-year-old vehicle, these fluctuations suggest varying usage patterns or potential periods of prolonged standing. Given the absence of recorded mechanical defects, a buyer should focus on standard wear-and-tear components typical of a decade-old Astra. Inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as these items degrade naturally over 93,000 miles regardless of the clean MOT slate. Pay close attention to the exhaust system for corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the underbody. The dual failures recorded without corresponding defects warrant scrutiny of the MOT certificates themselves; request the physical documentation to verify the reasons for the 2023 and 2025 failures, ensuring no underlying issues were omitted from the digital record.