2001 VAUXHALL ASTRA2.2L Petrol

The Vauxhall Astra’s most recent MOT on 2 November 2022 at 112,932 miles shows both a failure and a pass logged the same day with no defects recorded. Across the sequence from 30 October 2020 to that date, the tester flagged zero advisories or mechanical faults, so the maintenance trend reads as stable in documented terms. Such a clean sheet covers brake discs, suspension bushes, and structural integrity, yet the contradictory outcomes demand scrutiny of DVSA paperwork. At 25 years old, the car displays 112,932 miles, a low average of 4,517 miles per year. The record charts 90,245 miles on 30 October 2020, rising to 106,026 miles on 26 October 2021, then 112,932 miles on 2 November 2022. This pattern shows a busier 15,781-mile spell followed by a quieter 6,906-mile year. Sparse entries with no defects hint at light use possibly interrupted by long standing, which can stiffen seals and flat-spot tyres without showing in MOT data. Prospective owners must still inspect typical age-related components the tests never highlighted. The tester recorded no corrosion, but sills, subframes, and suspension mounts on a 2001 Astra require visual checks for rust penetration. Feel for fractured coil springs and perished suspension bushes. Confirm brake calipers release and discs run true. The repeated same-day fail and pass in 2021 and 2022 suggests a non-mechanical rejection; obtain the certificate to rule out hidden emissions or documentation failures.