2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NU11 ACF

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a clean test outcome at the most recent examination on 13 January 2026 at 60,150 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend across the available DVSA history is stable, showing consecutive passes with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged since the 2023 test. A single anomaly appears in January 2025 when the vehicle failed the test on 14 January at 57,628 miles despite no defects being listed, then passed three days later at 57,650 miles, indicating a likely administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a deterioration in condition. The mileage pattern reflects low annual use for a fifteen-year-old car. From the 19 January 2023 test at 52,830 miles to the 17 January 2024 test at 55,261 miles the car covered 2,431 miles, rising to 2,389 miles by January 2025 and 2,500 miles to the January 2026 test. This equates to roughly 4,010 miles per year overall, well below average. The record shows no rapid accumulation or significant gaps beyond the expected annual cycle, and the clean sheets across five years suggest the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing but the low standing time may mask age-related degradation not captured in the tests. With no recurring faults, suspension wear, brake defects, or corrosion flagged in the official history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components. The 2011 platform will likely exhibit perished suspension bushes, tired coil springs, and possible structural rust on sills or subframes despite the low mileage. Brake discs and calipers may show signs of binding after prolonged inactivity, and exhaust emissions could be affected by infrequent warm cycles. Previous ownership appears to have prioritised passing the annual MOT without accruing advisories, yet the absence of recorded defects does not equate to a comprehensive service history. We recommend a thorough underside check for corrosion, a brake function test, and scrutiny of tyre sidewalls for cracking before purchase.