2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DA04 HXY

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 3 June 2025 at 186,914 miles with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 5 June 2024 test at 180,729 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish in the record is a failure on 31 May 2024 at 180,633 miles, which the DVSA entry lists with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or unclassified rejection rather than a flagged mechanical fault. Across the five tests supplied, the vehicle shows no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,500 miles per year against the car's 22-year life, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 163,382 miles in May 2022, 173,822 in June 2023, 180,729 in June 2024, and 186,914 by June 2025. No sudden jumps or dormant periods appear. The clean sheets across consecutive years imply the previous keeper kept basic consumable wear within test limits, though the sparse history gives limited insight into intermediate upkeep between tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 2004 Vauxhall chassis at 186,914 miles is prone to hidden rust even when MOTs record no advisories. The suspension and braking components passed but were not itemised, so check coil springs, track rod ends, and caliper operation for age-related stiffness. The May 2024 failure with no listed defect warrants a check of the test centre's reason, as it may reveal a non-mechanical rejection that does not affect roadworthiness.