2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DV03 AFJ

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent test on 11 March 2025. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the subsequent pass with no defects recorded suggests that any identified faults were rectified immediately. Since the 2022 test, the Astra has consistently passed its inspections without recorded advisories or failures, indicating a period of relatively clean mechanical operation over the last three years. The mileage data reveals a significant anomaly in usage patterns. Between February 2023 at 63,139 miles and March 2024 at 122,584 miles, the vehicle covered over 59,000 miles in just over thirteen months. However, the record for March 2025 shows a mileage of only 71,687 miles, which represents a decrease of 51,000 miles from the previous year. This discrepancy suggests a clerical error in the 2024 mileage entry, as an odometer cannot decrease, and the 71,687 figure recorded in 2025 is likely the corrected figure. A buyer must focus on verifying the structural integrity of the chassis during a physical inspection. Given the vehicle's age and the low average mileage, primary concerns involve hidden corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and mounting points which are common on this era of Vaux Astra. The low annual usage also implies that rubber components like suspension bushes and sidewalls may have perished due to age rather than wear. Inspect the braking system for signs of seizing or pitting, as long periods of standing often lead to surface rust on discs and calipers.