2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FL05 AEG

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 1 October 2025 at 104,081 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has successfully passed without recorded defects in the last three tests. While the record shows a failure in 2025, the immediate re-pass suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified issues to ensure the vehicle met legal standards for operation. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with 8,455 miles covered between November 2022 and November 2023, and another 5,704 miles recorded between November 2023 and October 2025. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake seals that are not captured by mileage alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as this generation of the Vauxhall Astra is prone to significant corrosion in the rear sills and wheel arches. Despite the clean MOT history recently, the age of the vehicle necessitates a check for perished suspension bushes and leaking dampers which often fail over time regardless of distance. Given the low mileage, verify the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers, as these are common issues on vehicles that are used infrequently.