2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SM16 FEF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing minor wear-related defects. The most recent test on 12 June 2026 at 51,211 miles passed but introduced several new advisories that were not present in previous years. While the car has passed consecutive tests, the appearance of corrosion on brake components and tyre degradation indicates that components are beginning to reach the end of their life due to age rather than high mileage. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a ten-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 44,336 miles and June 2026 at 51,211 miles, the vehicle covered only 6,875 miles. This low usage explains the lack of major mechanical failures, but it correlates with the perishing of the tyres noted in the 2026 test, as rubber components degrade over time during stationary periods despite low distance driven. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system. The tester flagged slight corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules in both 2025 and 2026, alongside pitted rear brake discs in the most recent test. Combined with the 2022 report of a binding nearside front service brake, this suggests the braking assembly may suffer from seizing or corrosion due to infrequent use. The brake hoses should be checked for deep structural corrosion that could eventually lead to a sudden failure. The nearside front tyre requires immediate replacement due to both cracking and being near the legal limit as recorded in the June test. Because the offside rear child seat obstructed inspections in both 2025 and 2026, the tester lacked a clear view of the adult belt condition. The buyer should manually verify the integrity of the seat belts to ensure they are not fraying. Beyond these items, the record shows a stable history for a low-mileage vehicle.