2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DC53 HCV

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 59,906 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean annual results since January 2023. The recorded mileage of 59,906 over 22 years equates to roughly 2,723 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use for a 2004 vehicle. The test on 11 January 2023 at 56,678 miles and the following year's entry at 57,520 miles show annual increments of under 1,000 miles. A failed test on 10 January 2023 at 56,677 miles recorded no defects, with the car passing the next day, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components and dormant brake calipers that a static MOT cannot fully expose. Verify underside structural integrity and check for seized handbrake mechanisms before purchase.