2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DS07 CPK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data over the last five years. The most recent inspection on 3 November 2022 at 175,605 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating the car was in a sound mechanical condition at that time. This follows a period of consistent passes in 2019 and 2020, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevented failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,242 miles per annum. Between November 2019 and November 2022, the Astra covered 12,533 miles, showing steady usage rather than long periods of neglect. The brief failure on 9 November 2021 at 171,067 miles, followed immediately by a pass just two days later at 171,068 miles, suggests a minor, easily rectified issue such as a blown bulb or minor adjustment, which was resolved instantly without indicating significant mechanical failure. Because the last MOT was recorded over three years ago, the current roadworthiness status is unknown and potentially risky. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of components that degrade over time regardless of mileage. Focus on structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion on sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this generation of Astra. Given the high mileage, check for worn suspension bushes, perished rubber hoses, and signs of binding calipers that may have developed since the 2022 test.