2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · CU04 SFE

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 181,208 miles on 30 October 2023, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded period. The vehicle cleared its most recent test with no defects logged, though the history shows two prior failures at near-identical mileages that were subsequently cleared without any advisory or defect entries. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 8,237 miles per year for a 2004 vehicle, with the odometer reading 181,208 miles at the latest test. The record shows only 1,166 miles added between September 2021 and October 2023, confirming very light recent use. Two failed tests in September and October 2022 at 180,042 miles, followed by a pass in October 2023 at 181,208 miles with zero defects, indicate the car was presented for test, failed, then passed days or weeks later on retest with no work documented. The absence of any recorded advisories across all five entries is unusual for a 22-year-old high-mileage hatchback and warrants caution. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity for corrosion, particularly on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as MOT testers often log such faults on aged Vauxhalls. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs should be examined for age-related deterioration not captured in the sparse record. Given the two failure entries with no defects noted, verify the failure reasons via the full DVSA certificate rather than relying on this summary. The low recent mileage means fluids, tyres, and braking components may have degraded through standing rather than wear, so a pre-purchase inspection should confirm brake binding, tyre condition, and exhaust emissions before purchase.