2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY07 ABX

The vehicle holds a current MOT, passing the 14 July 2026 test at 104 762 miles with no recorded defects, confirming it meets present roadworthiness standards. The recent pass follows a clear improvement trend after the 8 July 2025 failure at 101 536 miles, which listed an emissions leak, a fractured front coil spring, brake‑disc wear, headlamp lens defect and a non‑operating rear registration‑plate lamp. The subsequent 8 July 2025 pass at the same mileage removed those faults, indicating repairs were carried out and the car is now in a stable condition. Mileage accumulation shows a low‑use pattern for a 2007 model. Between the 4 July 2024 test (99 667 miles) and the latest reading, the vehicle added roughly 5 095 miles in just over a year, while the annual average since 2007 remains around 5 500 miles—well below typical usage rates. The gap between the two 2025 entries and the 2024 test also highlights intermittent periods of higher mileage, suggesting the car has been stored or driven sparingly rather than subjected to continuous high‑stress running. A buyer should inspect the components that recur in the MOT history. Front brake discs show persistent wear and pitting; a hands‑on check of disc thickness and surface condition is essential. The broken coil spring from July 2025 requires verification of spring integrity and ride height. Suspension arm pins, anti‑roll bar linkage bushes and rear sub‑frame pins exhibit wear and cracking; visual inspection for play and corrosion is advised. Rear tyres have been flagged for tread‑depth limits, edge wear and cracking—measure tread depth and examine for perishing. The exhaust flexible section has deteriorated on multiple tests; a leak check is warranted. Finally, confirm headlamp lens clarity, registration‑plate lamp operation, steering free‑play and brake‑hose ferrule condition, as these items have appeared repeatedly in advisories or failures. Addressing these areas will give a realistic view of the car’s actual mechanical state beyond the recent pass.