2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BP51 AHD

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until August 2026, having passed on 18 August 2025 at 173,544 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and consistent. Each of the last three annual tests ended in a clean pass, and in both 2024 and 2025 the vehicle failed on the first attempt but passed without issue on immediate re-test. This suggests the owner addressed the fault promptly, though the failure entries themselves list no specific defects, which is unusual and leaves some detail missing from the record. The mileage pattern is entirely consistent with the vehicle's age. Covering roughly 7,231 miles per year across 24 years is typical for a car of this type. Between the August 2023 test at 163,535 miles and the August 2024 test at 169,099 miles, the car covered 5,564 miles. Between the 2024 test and the 2025 test at 173,544 miles, it covered 4,445 miles. This shows a slight reduction in annual usage, which indicates the car has seen steady, moderate driving rather than heavy commercial use or long periods of standing. Because the failure entries do not specify the original faults, you should carry out a hands-on inspection before purchase. Check the brake discs and pads for wear, and look for signs of binding calipers or uneven pad wear. The suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs are common failure points on a 22-year-old car of this mileage. Also inspect the sills, wheel arches, and floor pan for corrosion, as structural rust remains the major long-term risk on a Vauxhall of this era. The MOT history is reassuring, but the missing failure details mean a thorough physical check is prudent.