2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FX16 KVS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 66,631 miles resulted in a failure due to critical safety defects, including a missing wheel fixing and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft boot. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of mechanical failures across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses issues once they reach the point of failing an annual test. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 51,544 miles and March 2025 at 61,664 miles, the car covered over 10,000 miles, indicating a period of higher usage. This low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as CV boots and brake hoses, which is evidenced by the specific failures noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and drivetrain. The record shows a history of brake wear, with thin pads and worn discs flagged in 2025 and 2024. The tester also noted corrosion on the nearside rear brake hose in 2024, which requires monitoring for further degradation. Given that the offside front drive shaft boot failed in both 2025 and 2026, the replacement should be inspected for quality to prevent premature joint failure. Furthermore, the failure for a missing wheel fixing in March 2026 indicates a significant lapse in basic vehicle security that warrants a check of all wheel bolts for torque and condition.