2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · LT66 AOR

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 27 September 2022 at 75,412 miles passed without major failures but introduced a warning for the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. This indicator suggests a sensor fault or a slow leak that requires attention. While the car has passed its last three tests, the history suggests a pattern of neglecting minor defects until they escalate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. Between September 2019 at 42,006 miles and September 2021 at 58,269 miles, the car covered over 16,000 miles, showing active use. However, the record shows only 17,143 miles between the 2021 and 2022 tests. Given that the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is now nearly four years overdue its last recorded MOT, which represents a significant gap in verifying current safety and mechanical condition. A buyer must inspect the four tyres closely, as the history shows recurring issues with neglect in this area. The 2020 and 2021 tests flagged the offside rear tyre for uneven wear, cracking, and perishing, which indicates potential alignment issues or a failure to replace aged rubber. The TPMS warning from 2022 also demands investigation to ensure the system is functioning correctly. Because the vehicle has sat without an MOT for several years, a thorough inspection of brake corrosion, suspension bushes, and structural integrity is essential to ensure no significant degradation or seizing has occurred during the period of inactivity.