2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · J4 KTJ

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 May 2025 at 26,700 miles passed with no defects recorded, following four consecutive annual passes from June 2022 through May 2024. The May 2025 failure on the same date and mileage carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or worn components appear anywhere in the five-year record. Recorded mileage stays low for a 2016 vehicle. It rose from 19,706 miles at the June 2022 test to 21,963 by June 2023, then 23,927 by May 2024, reaching 26,700 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 2,670 miles per year, confirming light use across its ten-year life. The clean history with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current and the car avoided heavy duty cycles. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Long standing periods implied by low annual mileage can allow coil springs, rubber mounts, and brake calipers to seize or perish without showing in an MOT. Check underneath for structural rust and inspect tyres for sidewall cracking from age rather than wear. Verify the duplicated 28 May 2025 entries with DVSA to confirm the failure was clerical. If so, the Astra remains a low-risk purchase mechanically, though pre-sale scrutiny of consumables and hidden corrosion remains prudent.