2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY07 AHV

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 16 July 2025 at 116,740 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The July 2025 test cycle shows a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage, as did the 1 July 2024 cycle, yet no defects were recorded on either occasion. Such paired fail-pass entries with zero listed faults typically reflect administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification, and the clean pass on 3 July 2023 at 104,687 miles confirms no advisories or defects have been logged across the visible history. Recorded mileage rose from 104,687 in July 2023 to 111,963 by July 2024, then to 116,740 by July 2025, equating to roughly 6,100 miles per year against the vehicle's 19-year lifespan. This is consistent with typical use for a 2007 hatchback and shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps. The DVSA data is sparse, with three annual tests and no advisories, so the record alone gives little insight into wear on consumables or hidden corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise track gradual wear. The same-day fail-pass pattern in 2024 and 2025 means the tester logged no outstanding faults, but it does not confirm structural integrity beneath sills or subframes where Vauxhall bodies of this era commonly corrode. Given the clean MOT trail, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the lack of any advisories across 12,000 miles of recent use suggests components like tyres and wiper blades were either replaced preemptively or simply not flagged. Verify exhaust emissions and binding calipers on a road test, as these are not captured by a defect-free certificate.