2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · CU06 XSP

The Vauxhall Astra shows a currently roadworthy status following the March 2025 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass occurred on 2025-03-24 at 134,464 miles with no defects logged. A failed entry on the same date at identical mileage recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage has remained low for a 2006 vehicle, averaging roughly 6,700 miles per year against the 134,464 miles now shown. The records show 124,562 miles in March 2022, 126,674 in March 2023, 127,365 in March 2024, and 134,464 in March 2025. The jump of just under 7,100 miles in the final year is the largest in the sequence but still within normal use. No extended gaps exist between tests, and every annual examination returned a clean result with no advisories raised. The absence of recorded defects across five consecutive tests suggests the previous owner kept basic statutory compliance in order. However, a 20-year-old Vauxhall of this age carries inherent risk in unseen areas the MOT does not strip down. The buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, front coil springs, and subframe mounting points for corrosion, as these commonly degrade on Astras of this generation without triggering an advisory. Brake discs, calipers, and the exhaust system should be checked for binding, wear, and internal rust at the point of sale. The clean record provides no evidence of neglected consumables, but the lack of any flagged items across the lifespan may also reflect test tolerance rather than component perfection. A pre-purchase inspection remains warranted given the vehicle's age and mileage.