2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF04 TAU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following the February 2026 pass at 128,792 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The February 2026 test passed with no defects recorded, though a failed entry on the same date at identical mileage shows an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in February 2025 and February 2024 also returned passes with no advisories, indicating no escalating wear pattern over the last three years. Recorded mileage sits at 128,792 against a 2004 build, averaging roughly 5,854 miles per year. The car gained only 4,934 miles between the January 2025 fail at 123,826 and the February 2026 pass, confirming light annual use. The sparse history shows just three clean passes and two same-day anomaly entries; no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion appear at any stage, so the data gives little insight into consumable condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 22-year-old Vauxhall is prone to subframe and sill rust not always caught in a pass with no defects. The brake discs, coil springs, and suspension arms warrant physical checks despite the absence of flagged binding calipers or worn components in the record. Low mileage with long standing periods can seize linkages and flat-spot tyres, so verify the exhaust emissions and fluid condition before purchase.