2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · V367 ETO

The Vauxhall Astra currently holds no valid MOT pass, with the most recent test on 2022-02-23 recording a failure at 137,939 miles and no defects listed. The maintenance trend is neither stable nor worsening in a conventional sense, as the vehicle failed twice within four months in late 2021 and early 2022 yet shows no advisory or defect data, leaving its true roadworthiness unverified since that last attempt. Recorded mileage sits at 137,939 against a 26-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,305 miles per year. The odometer moved only 5,117 miles between the November 2017 test at 126,998 miles and the November 2021 failure at 137,922 miles, then added 17 miles by February 2022. A four-year gap separates the 2019 pass from the 2021 failure, and the sparse history with zero advisories across all entries suggests either light use or that the tester logged minimal detail. A buyer must treat the twin 2021 and 2022 failures with caution, since DVSA data shows no reasons cited. Inspect structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and exhaust emissions in person to confirm no hidden corrosion or mechanical fault triggered the rejects. The low annual mileage implies long standing periods, raising the risk of seized brakes and perished rubber components despite the clean earlier passes. Given the invalid test status and unexplained failures, the car should not be driven until a full mechanical inspection and a fresh MOT are completed. Previous owners appear to have left the vehicle unused or neglected the testing cycle, and any purchase hinges on verifying the absent defect record through direct examination.