2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · CY57 CUW

The Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 21 March 2023 at 146,181 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded, and the prior pass on 16 March 2022 at 142,200 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a failed test on 11 March 2022 at 142,198 miles where the DVSA system logged no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation fault rather than a mechanical failure. Recorded mileage sits at 146,181 against a 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,694 miles per year which is typical for a 2007 hatchback. The gap between the March 2022 and March 2023 tests shows just 3,981 miles added, indicating light annual use in that period. The two-mile spread between the failed and passed 2022 tests confirms the car was presented, rejected, and cleared within five days, pointing to a minor rectification rather than deferred maintenance. The absence of any advisories across the three listed tests means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural corrosion were not flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the subframe and sills for rust, given the vehicle's age and the fact that MOT cleanliness does not guarantee absence of developing structural wear. The clean record implies the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, though the sparse history leaves drivetrain condition unverified. Given 146,181 miles on original mechanicals, expect consumable renewal such as timing belt and clutch to fall to the new owner before major fault arises.