2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CW05 ACU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent passed MOT on 9 December 2024 at 129,996 miles recording no defects. The December 2024 test also shows a failed attempt on the same date and mileage with no defects listed, a clerical or administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior three years the vehicle passed cleanly at 117,491 miles (13 December 2021), 121,124 miles (9 December 2022), and 125,539 miles (8 December 2023), indicating no recurring advisories or worsening condition in the official record. Annual mileage averaged roughly 4,000 to 4,500 miles between 2021 and 2024, below the 6,190 miles per year lifetime average for this 21 year old car. The record shows consistent yearly testing with no gaps and no rapid accumulation spikes. Sparse test data beyond five years means earlier wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs cannot be verified from this history, though the clean recent run suggests reasonable upkeep by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 2005 vehicle can hide rust outside the MOT bay. The tester logged no advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers, yet consumable items like wiper blades and flexible brake hoses deserve a visual check given the car's age. The absence of flagged defects implies previous owners addressed issues before each test rather than letting them accrue. Verify the December 2024 fail-pass pair with DVSA to confirm no omitted defect data before purchase.