2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · W197 CFC

The 2025‑12‑17 MOT at 164,088 miles passed without any defects, indicating a stable maintenance record. The vehicle has shown no recorded faults in the past three years. Mileage has risen from 151,272 miles in December 2023 to 164,088 miles by December 2025, a gain of 12,816 miles over roughly 26 months, averaging about 6,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 26‑year‑old Astra. The jump of 6,517 miles in the final 30 days of 2025 suggests recent heavy use or a period of high mileage, while the longer 11‑month interval between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests indicates uneven usage patterns. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, verify that the brake discs are free of scoring and that the rear calipers operate without binding, and inspect the chassis rails and wheel arches for structural rust. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion and proper mounting, and the structural integrity of the front subframe and suspension mounting points should be assessed. Given the absence of recorded defects, the vehicle appears well‑maintained, but a thorough visual and functional inspection of these components remains essential before purchase.