2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CX53 OHT

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 23 September 2025 at 85,862 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available history, showing clean passes in 2023 and 2024 alongside the 2025 result. The record shows no advisories or progressive mechanical faults, indicating the vehicle has not developed worsening wear in suspension, braking, or structural integrity during this period. The odometer sat at 69,768 miles for the 28 September 2023 test, rose to 78,151 miles by 13 September 2024, and reached 85,862 miles at the 20 and 23 September 2025 tests. This equates to roughly 8,000 miles per year across the recorded span, above the lifetime average of 3,733 miles per year for a 23-year-old car. The low overall mileage suggests long periods of storage or light use earlier in life, with the recent three-year window showing more consistent but still modest accumulation. Two failed tests on 13 September 2024 and 20 September 2025 list no defects, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection, and the car passed later the same day in both cases. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of corrosion on subframes and sills given the 2003 build year and likely standing periods. The absence of advisories across all tests means worn suspension bushes, brake disc lip, or exhaust emissions were not flagged, but testers recording zero defects on a 22-year-old vehicle warrants scrutiny of underbody condition. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and fluid levels match a car with intermittent use. Given the same-day fail-and-pass pattern with no recorded faults, confirm with the seller why the initial tests were rejected. The clean trail implies basic upkeep was maintained, yet the lack of any advisory on an ageing Astra should not substitute for a ramp inspection of steering joints and coil springs before purchase.