2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH02 UAT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car consistently secures a pass immediately following a failure in each testing year. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying issues identified by the tester, though the recurring failures indicate that the vehicle is not being pre-tested or suffers from minor, recurring-related faults that are only addressed just before the annual inspection. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 113,578 miles represents low annual usage, averaging 4,732 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with approximately 3,423 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 2,485 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts and seals due to long periods of relative stat operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older Vauxhall Astras are prone to significant corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Despite the low mileage, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look at suspension bushes and perished rubber hoses or brake lines. Given that the vehicle failed its MOT test twice in the last two years, it is vital to identify the specific mechanical faults that caused those rejections to ensure they were not symptoms of a deeper systemic issue like a leaking exhaust or a failing emissions system.