2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL04 DZF

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 91,111 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the two prior annual tests in July 2024 and July 2023 also closed as passes after initial failures on the same dates with no defects listed. The record shows no advisories or mechanical faults across the four-year span, indicating the vehicle has not developed any recurring wear pattern that would concern a buyer. At roughly 22 years old the Astra carries 91,111 recorded miles, an average of about 4,141 miles per year. The odometer moved from 83,399 miles at the 6 July 2023 failure to 87,419 miles by 11 July 2024, then to 91,111 miles by 17 July 2025. That equates to under 4,000 miles annually across the record, confirming light use for its age. The sparse, clean history with no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions flags suggests the car sat unused for long periods rather than covering high mileage in daily service. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Low annual mileage and likely long standing periods raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized suspension bushes, and surface corrosion on structural underbody points not captured by the tester. The July 2023 and July 2024 failures with no defects recorded point to administrative or documentation issues rather than mechanical faults, but the brake discs, calipers, and exhaust system should be checked for age-related degradation. Given the vehicle's age, verify the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals in person. The history implies a cautious owner who kept the car lightly used and passed each retest without advisory work, yet 22-year-old Vauxhall structural integrity demands a ramp inspection for hidden rust before purchase.