2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · AF07 WCU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted in September 2022 at 85,238 miles returned a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met standards at that time. While a failure was recorded earlier in September 2021, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary rectifications promptly. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle from 2007, averaging approximately 4,486 miles per year. The record shows a gap of 4,919 miles between the September 2021 and September 2022 tests, which aligns with this low annual usage pattern. Such low mileage often reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and braking system, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components and fluid breakdown if the car has sat for extended periods. Given that the last recorded MOT is nearly four years old, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to account for the lack of recent testing. Focus should be placed on structural integrity, specifically checking the Astra's sills, rear arches, and floor pans, which are prone to corrosion on this model regardless of mileage. You should also inspect suspension bushes for perished rubber and check tyre cracking, as these components degrade through time rather than just driven miles.