2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · SE65 XCP

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 132,959 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2024 to 2026 also returned passes with no advisories. The single failure on 31 January 2025 at 120,729 miles is anomalous as the DVSA record shows no defects listed and a pass was issued the same day, indicating an administrative or data-entry anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer shows consistent annual accumulation across the recorded period. The car covered 97,871 miles at the 31 January 2023 test, 108,476 miles by 29 January 2024, 120,729 miles by 31 January 2025, and 132,959 miles by 29 January 2026. That equates to roughly 12,000 miles per year, slightly below the 13,296-mile average implied by the age and total, and reflects steady motorway or commuter use rather than standing periods. The clean record across five years suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though the absence of advisories means worn consumables were likely replaced before each test rather than flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high cumulative mileage for a 2016 hatchback. The MOT history records no corrosion, structural integrity issues, or exhaust emissions failures, so no recurring mechanical trend is evident from the data. Given the clean test lineage, focus the viewing on underbody condition and drivetrain noise rather than outstanding statutory defects. The 31 January 2025 duplicate entry warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed failure data exists before purchase.