2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AV05 AGY

The 2025‑10‑08 MOT at 97,331 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle remains roadworthy and the maintenance trend is stable, having shown no defects since the 2023 test at 90,092 miles. At roughly 4,635 miles per year the mileage is low for a 21‑year‑old Astra, suggesting limited use or extended periods of inactivity; the record is continuous from the 2014 test at 54,093 miles through to 2025, with only modest accumulations each year except a notable increase of 6,800 miles between the 2024 test at 90,545 miles and the 2025 test. Recurring issues point to a pattern of suspension and brake wear: shock absorber casings were noted corroded in 2024 and 2020, the near‑side rear sub‑frame pin or bush showed wear in 2024, a front coil spring fractured in 2023, and rear brake discs have been described as worn, pitted or scored in every test since 2019, while the 2024 inspection flagged corroded front‑to‑rear brake pipe end nuts and a binding rear brake condition. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the shock absorbers, suspension bushes and sub‑frame for corrosion or excessive play, examine the rear brake discs and pads for wear beyond the MOT‑recorded pitting, verify that the brake pipes are free of corrosion and that the rear calipers move freely, and check tyre tread depth and overall structural integrity for any hidden rust that could affect safety.