2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DX02 EUL

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-10 showed the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, which is positive. However, the history reveals two failures in 2024 and 2023, both without recorded defects. This pattern suggests potential issues with compliance or technicalities rather than safety-critical faults. The lack of defect details limits insight into the root causes of these failures. The vehicle’s mileage of 145,400 miles over 24 years equates to roughly 6,058 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for its age. This suggests the car has likely been driven regularly rather than left unused for long periods. However, the absence of detailed defect reports makes it difficult to assess whether wear or component degradation is accelerating. The MOT history shows no recurring defects, but the frequency of failures—two in 12 months—raises questions about the vehicle’s reliability. While the 2025 pass is encouraging, the prior failures without defects indicate possible non-structural issues, such as emissions or minor system malfunctions. The trend does not clearly show worsening or improvement, as the data is limited and lacks specificity.