2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VK65 RYJ

The 2015 Vauxhall Astra holds a valid roadworthy certificate after its most recent MOT pass on 21 November 2025 at 111,397 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, yet the record shows a recurring pattern of immediate pre-pass failures. In the 13 November 2025 test at 111,242 miles the vehicle failed although DVSA logged no defects, then cleared eight days later. This mirrors the 18 November 2024 fail at 102,820 miles followed by a pass on 28 November 2024. Every pass since 2023 carries a clean defect sheet with no advisories, indicating the car met standards once rectified. Mileage accumulation reflects typical private use for an eleven-year-old hatchback. The 23 November 2023 examination logged 94,239 miles. By 28 November 2024 the odometer read 103,025, a twelve-month gain of 8,786 miles. The final pass shows 111,397 miles, adding 8,372 over the intervening eleven months. Annual distance sits near 10,100 miles, matching the age-adjusted average. The history is sparse with only five entries across three years, but each pass remains free of recorded wear on tyres, brakes, suspension or structure. Repeated fails with zero logged defects point to administrative test anomalies or rapid rectification of minor consumable items such as wiper blades or number-plate lights ahead of retest. A buyer should obtain the official failure notices to confirm no hidden structural corrosion or emission faults were omitted. Physical inspection remains prudent on a high-mileage Astra of this era. Examine front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and assess sills and subframes for corrosion. The sequence implies previous keepers attended to compliance narrowly within test windows rather than through proactive servicing, so verify independent service history before purchase.