2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · LT66 FSG

The vehicle presents in a stable roadworthiness condition, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 92,204 miles with no defects recorded. This represents a significant improvement in maintenance standards compared to previous years. While the history shows recurring issues with consumable components, the lack of failures in the last two tests suggests that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and is maintaining the vehicle effectively now. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage observed between March 2022 and March 2023, where the car covered nearly 20,000 miles in twelve months. Following this period, the usage moderated, with only 15,547 miles recorded between the March 2024 and 2025 tests. This fluctuation in mileage explains the transition from clean records to more frequent component wear noted during the mid-life period. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the record shows a persistent trend of thin pads and pitted discs. The tester flagged rear brake pad issues in 2019 and 2021, followed by front disc and pad wear in 2023 and 2024. Although the 2025 and 2026 tests were clean, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the calipers should be visually inspected to ensure they are not seizing prematurely. Given the age of the vehicle and the age-related tyre cracking noted in 2020, a thorough check of the rubber components and suspension bushings is also necessary to ensure no hidden degradation has occurred during the periods of lower mileage.