2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FG57 FVW

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 August 2025 at 153,967 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. This consistency indicates the vehicle has been kept to a standard that satisfies statutory roadworthiness requirements without recurring mechanical or structural concerns. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical expectations for a 2007 registered car. The records show 131,324 miles in July 2021, rising to 138,342 by August 2022, 143,232 in July 2023, 149,606 in August 2024, and 153,967 in August 2025. That equates to roughly 5,600 miles per year across the documented period, below the lifetime average of 8,104, with no abrupt accumulation or dormant gaps that would suggest neglect or irregular use. No advisories or failures appear in the history, so the MOT data alone raises no flags on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the car's nineteen-year age and salt-exposure risk on UK roads. The clean record implies previous owners addressed consumables before each test rather than letting minor wear escalate. Verify the odometer against service invoices to confirm the low recent annual use. Check tyre sidewall dates and brake caliper freedom during a viewing, as these consumable items fall outside MOT failure thresholds until worn. The absence of historical defects is a positive signal but does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of ageing rubber and suspension components.