2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · DN57 ABO

The vehicle presents in a state of questionable roadworthiness following a period of significant mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test on 29 July 2025 at 58,438 miles, the preceding history reveals a worsening trend of deferred maintenance. The May 2025 failure was particularly severe, flagging multiple critical failures including fractured coil springs, an ABS fault, and a coolant leak. This pattern suggests that repairs are only addressed when forced by an MOT failure rather than through proactive preventative care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. However, the data indicates long periods of inactivity. There is a notable five-year gap between March 2020 and May 2025 during which the car covered only 2,519 miles. This long-term storage likely explains the advanced state of rubber-based components, evidenced by the 2025 advisory where all four tyres were flagged for perishing and cracking due to age-related degradation despite the low tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The July 2025 test noted a binding offside front brake and a previous failure for a leaking offside rear hydraulic caliper. These issues alongside the May 2025 report of pitted and scored brake discs across all four wheels indicate significant corrosion from the vehicle sitting stationary. The suspension also requires scrutiny for structural integrity issues or perished bushings, as the history shows a recent need to replace dual-fractured coil springs.