2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available historical data, though the record is now critically outdated. The most recent recorded test in July 2018 at 104,926 miles showed a pass with a minor advisory regarding a nearside rear parking brake grabbing. Since there are no MOT entries for the past eight years, the current roadworthiness status of the vehicle cannot be verified, and the risk of significant mechanical degradation or structural corrosion is high given the long lapse in inspections. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of 22 years years, averaging approximately 4,770 miles per year. Between June 2015 and July 2018, the car covered 23,233 miles, indicating infrequent annual use or long periods of inactivity. While low mileage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber-based, such as perished seals, suspension bushes, and aged tyres, which are common concerns for a Vauxhall Astra of this era. A prospective buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and rear suspension, as the history shows recurring issues in these areas. The 2015 failure highlighted a worn offside rear brake disc and low pads, followed by the 2018 advisory for a grabbing nearside parking brake. An inspector should check for seized calipers, leaking brake pipes, and excessive thinning of the discs. Given the vehicle's age and the gap in testing, a thorough check for structural integrity along the sills and rear floor pans is essential to ensure that rust has not progressed since the last recorded test.