2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KF16 HBK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 22 October 2025 at 89,920 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the record shows a consistent pattern of failure immediately prior to successful retests. In both 2024 and 2025, the Astra failed the initial test within a few miles of the recorded mileage, suggesting that minor adjustments or consumable replacements are being addressed only when legally required rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 79,798 miles and the October 2024 test at 85,748 miles, the car covered 6,000 miles, while another 4,172 miles were recorded in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular use, which generally helps mitigate the seal degradation issues associated with long periods of inactivity. While the most recent report shows no defects, the recurring failures at 85,685 miles and 89,910 miles warrant a physical inspection of the components most likely to trigger immediate failures. A buyer should specifically check for wear on suspension bushes and control arms, as these are common points of failure on this Astra generation. Given the age and nearly 90,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the underside for corrosion and the condition of the brake lines is necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the clean recent sheets.