2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DV07 WPM

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, as the most recent test on 18 July 2024 resulted in a failure. The maintenance trend appears inconsistent. While the car passed without defects in July 2023, the failure in 2024 suggests an unresolved issue that prevents the vehicle from being roadworthy today. The mileage is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 6,194 miles per year. Between July 2021 at 103,435 miles and July 2024 at 117,680 miles, the odometer shows a steady accumulation of approximately 4,000 to 6,000 miles annually. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest clocking or prolonged periods of standing. The MOT record is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across five tests. This lack of data is atypical for a nineteen year old Vauxhall Astra. Usually, vehicles of this vintage show wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, or evidence of corrosion on the sills and chassis. The absence of any noted wear on consumables like brake discs or tyres over three years is unconventional. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside for structural rust and corrosion, as the MOT history provides no evidence of these common failure points. Particular attention should be paid to the reason for the July 2024 failure, as the record lists no specific defects despite the fail grade. Verify the current condition of the braking system and suspension components to ensure they have not been neglected.