2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CY07 EYL

The Vauxhall Astra shows a contradictory roadworthiness picture at its most recent examination. On 7 January 2022 at 98,367 miles the vehicle first passed with no defects recorded, then failed on the same day at the identical mileage with no defects listed. This duplicated entry suggests an administrative anomaly at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical fault, but the failed certificate means the car left that test not legally roadworthy. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving because only one test date exists in the supplied record. The odometer stood at 98,367 miles on 7 January 2022 and no later test appears in the data provided. Over roughly fifteen years from first registration to that test this equates to about 5,177 miles per year, which is low for a 2007 hatchback. Low annual use often points to short local journeys or periods of storage, both of which can allow corrosion to develop and brake components to seize through lack of exercise. The absence of any MOT entry after January 2022 means the vehicle is now over four years untested relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, and its current legal status is invalid without a fresh test. A buyer must treat the missing four-year MOT span as the primary risk. The 2022 record flags no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity, yet standing idle for years invites rust on subframes and brake calipers binding. The same-day pass and fail with zero defects recorded offers no diagnostic detail to rely on. Given the age and dormancy, a physical inspection should prioritise underbody corrosion, suspension arm condition, and whether the braking system operates freely after prolonged disuse. Confirm the true mileage against service books, as the single 98,367 reading provides no wear baseline beyond 2022.