2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.8L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy based on its most recent pass on 12 March 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed its tests over the last few years. Interestingly, the records show failures on 11 March 2025 and 6 February 2024, yet no specific defects were logged for these failures. This suggests either administrative errors in the recording process or very minor issues that were rectified immediately. The mileage is typical for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,339 miles per year. The distance covered between the December 2022 test at 119,745 miles and the February 2024 test at 127,883 miles shows a steady usage pattern of approximately 8,000 miles over 14 months. Usage slowed significantly thereafter, with only 5,228 miles added between February 2024 and March 2025. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must scrutinize the vehicle for age-related degradation not always captured in a basic test. The absence of advisories is unusual for a 2005 model with 133,111 miles. Focus your physical inspection on structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and suspension mounting points. Check the condition of the rubber suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or cracks. Verify the brake disc thickness and check for binding calipers, as these components often wear regardless of a clean test sheet. Given the age of the Astra, a manual check of the exhaust system for leaks and the engine bay for oil seepage is recommended to ensure the vehicle has been maintained beyond the minimum legal requirements.