2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF57 OEP

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy on its most recent test, passing cleanly on 16 April 2025 at 142,638 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the last two annual tests showing no advisories or faults. Prior to this, the vehicle failed twice in quick succession in 2023 and 2024, but both failures carried no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. The record shows 119,723 miles on the failed 29 March 2023 test, rising to 128,474 miles by the 19 April 2024 failure, then 142,638 miles at the April 2025 pass. The annual increments of around 8,000 to 14,000 miles reflect consistent regular use with no standing periods or abrupt accumulation spikes. The MOT history is sparse and clean outside the two anomalous failures, offering little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as the Astra of this era is prone to subframe and sill rust that a pass with no defects may not fully capture in a brief test. The brake discs, suspension bushes, and coil springs warrant physical checks for wear given the mileage, despite no advisories being raised. The twin 2023 and 2024 failures with zero defects suggest the car may have been presented without correct documentation or lighting checks, so verify the V5C and all lighting functions before purchase.