2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CV05 DVO

The Vauxhall Astra presents a current roadworthy status as of the 8 April 2022 test, where it passed with no defects recorded at 98,556 miles. The maintenance trend shown by the record is stable but based on very limited data, with the most recent pass following a failure just ten days earlier on 29 March 2022 at the identical mileage, where the tester logged no defects. This suggests an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle has shown no recorded deterioration across the two entries. The odometer stood at 98,556 miles for both the March and April 2022 tests, equating to roughly 4,693 miles per year since the car's 2005 registration. Such low annual use for a 21-year-old vehicle implies either gentle running or extended periods off the road. The record shows no gradual accumulation between tests and no further entries since April 2022, leaving a gap of over four years to the present date of 8 July 2026 unaccounted for. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for degradation linked to prolonged standing, as low-mileage cars often suffer from perished rubber and surface corrosion rather than wear fatigue. The identical mileage across the fail and pass warrants a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm the March failure was not a clerical error requiring correction. Given the absence of advisories on the passing test, no recurring mechanical faults are flagged in the official history. However, the four-year silence since the last MOT means a fresh test is essential before purchase to assess current structural integrity, exhaust emissions, and any latent corrosion.