2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FG54 YDC

The Vauxhall Astra carries a failed MOT status from its only recorded test on 12 October 2021 at 96,342 miles, with no defects listed by the tester. This single failure with a blank defect field gives no evidence of a maintained or improving trend; the vehicle has not passed a roadworthiness test in nearly five years and its current legal standing is invalid. A buyer must treat the car as unroadworthy until a fresh test proves otherwise. The odometer shows 96,342 miles against a 2004 build date, an average of roughly 4,379 miles per year. That is low for a 22-year-old hatchback and suggests either light use or long stationary periods. The record jumps from no earlier entries straight to the 2021 failure at that mileage, so we cannot track accumulation or spot gaps; the sparse history hides any wear pattern before the final test. Because the 2021 failure recorded no advisories or defects, the DVSA data offers no pointer to worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brakes. The absence of detail means the buyer cannot rely on the record to flag risks. At this age and with a failed test, a physical inspection must cover structural corrosion on sills and subframes, brake disc condition, coil springs, and exhaust emissions. Given the 2021 failure and four years of likely disuse since, expect perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and seized calipers. The low mileage will not have saved the chassis from age-related rot. A independent pre-purchase check is essential before any assumption of roadworthiness.