2004 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · WO04 ALU

The Vauxhall Astravan passed its most recent MOT on 17 January 2023 at 244,594 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring administrative quirk: the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at both the 2023 and 2022 tests, each at identical mileages of 244,594 and 229,500 respectively, with no defects logged. This pattern suggests clerical or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, but the buyer should confirm the true status with DVSA. The odometer shows 244,594 miles against a 2004 build, equating to roughly 11,118 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial van of this age. Mileage rose from 227,128 on 11 November 2020 to 229,500 by 27 January 2022, a modest 2,372 miles over fourteen months indicating low use in that period. A larger jump to 244,594 by January 2023 adds 15,094 miles in twelve months. The three-year gap between the 2020 and 2022 entries is the only notable absence of data, and the clean advisories throughout mean no wear items were formally flagged. Given the sparse history with zero recorded advisories across all five tests, the buyer must treat the absence of faults as unverified rather than confirmed sound. At 22 years old and 244,594 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion will likely be present even if the tester noted nothing. The same-day fail-pass pairs in January 2022 and January 2023 warrant a check of the DVSA database for any suppressed defect codes. A physical inspection should prioritise structural integrity around sills and suspension mounts, plus a measurement of brake disc wear and tyre tread depth. The previous keeper clearly kept the van in basic circulation but the clean record offers no evidence of proactive upkeep on consumables or rust prevention.