2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL04 AHA

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 March 2026 at 101,194 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior three annual tests from March 2023 through April 2025 also passed clean. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 1 April 2025 at 97,696 miles carrying no defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same date and mileage; this points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 22-year-old vehicle. It rose from 91,308 miles at the March 2023 test to 94,034 in March 2024, then 97,696 by April 2025, and 101,194 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 3,000 to 4,500 miles per year, well below typical averages. The DVSA history is sparse, with no advisories or repairs flagged across five years, so the record alone gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural work. A clean MOT sheet does not certify condition, only compliance on the test day. Given the car's age, a buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts for age-related corrosion or perishing rubber that a pass test may not list. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions hardware warrant a hands-on check for binding or wear from low-mileage standing. The repeated zero-advisory passes suggest previous owners kept basic statutory testing current, but low usage can hide seized linkages or tyre sidewall cracking. Verify service receipts and lift the car to confirm structural integrity before purchase.