2002 Vauxhall Astra LS DTI 16V ECO 1.7L Diesel · GHZ 5566

The 2002 Vauxhall Astra LS DTI shows a stable mechanical record with the latest DVSA test on 26 October 2024 returning a pass at 200,935 miles and no defects logged. Prior examinations on 13 June 2023 and 6 April 2022 also yielded clean passes, indicating no worsening faults across the recent interval. The single failure on 31 March 2022 at 187,498 miles listed no defects, an irregularity that resolved with a pass five days later at near-identical mileage. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year. From the 23 January 2020 test at 176,860 miles, the odometer advanced to 187,498 by March 2022, a modest 10,600 miles across a 26-month gap with no interim records. Subsequent tests show continued moderate accumulation: 193,873 miles in June 2023 and 200,935 by October 2024. The sparse history offers limited visibility but no red flags in distance travelled. Despite the clean MOT ledger, the buyer should physically scrutinise age-related wear the tests did not capture. At 200,935 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs likely exhibit fatigue; the tester may have deemed them within limits yet near replacement. The buyer should check structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and exhaust, particularly given the vehicle's age and the lapsed October 2024 certificate as of July 2026. The anomalous March 2022 fail with no recorded defects warrants a review of V5C and test paperwork to rule out administrative rejection. In person, verify exhaust emissions for the diesel unit, inspect for binding calipers or uneven tyre wear, and confirm the odometer matches the last recorded figure. The absence of advisories does not negate the need for a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic given the high mileage and expired test.