2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · J9 EJO

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 July 2025 at 66,154 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date showing no listed defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault condition. Prior tests in July 2024, July 2023, and July 2022 all passed cleanly, confirming a four-year run of untroubled annual examinations. The odometer climbed from 52,197 miles in July 2022 to 57,864 in July 2023, then 62,492 in July 2024, reaching 66,154 by July 2025. That averages near 4,700 miles a year across the recorded span, below the roughly 7,350 miles per year implied by age, so the car saw lighter-than-typical use. The record shows no gaps between tests and no sudden mileage jumps, which suggests steady low-demand motoring rather than neglect or heavy commercial cycling. No advisories or defects appear across the history, so the MOT data alone reveals no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody integrity and brake caliper freedom, since clean MOT sheets do not capture incipient rust or binding that falls under pass thresholds. The same-day fail and pass in July 2025 warrant a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no suppressed defect or clerical anomaly. Given the absent advisory trail, previous keepers likely maintained the car to minimum legal standard with little deferred consumable wear. The low annual mileage reduces strain on drivetrain seals and suspension joints, but standing periods can permit unseen corrosion. Verify service records alongside this MOT history before purchase.