2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SB18 HFX

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 February 2026 at 50,855 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also logged a failure with no defects noted, indicating an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests on 28 January 2025 at 46,008 miles, 13 February 2024 at 40,233 miles, and 28 April 2023 at 32,087 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The vehicle shows no worsening condition across its recorded history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,357 miles per year against an eight-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of car. The records show steady accumulation: 32,087 miles in April 2023, rising to 40,233 by February 2024, 46,008 by January 2025, and 50,855 by February 2026. No abrupt jumps or dormant gaps appear. The clean slate of every test suggests previous owners kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current, with no deferred tyre, brake, or corrosion issues reaching the advisory threshold. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm component life remaining beyond the test day. The duplicated 3 February 2026 entry warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the failure was a clerical error and not a withheld defect. Given the low yearly use, scrutinise underbody and sill structure for moisture-driven corrosion from standing periods, even though the tester recorded none.