2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FM06 EDO

The Vauxhall Astra fails the most recent available roadworthiness assessment. The December 2021 test at 128,605 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded by the tester, which leaves the specific cause undocumented. Against the current date of July 2026, this leaves the vehicle with no valid MOT for over four and a half years, so its present roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from the record and the trend is unverifiable rather than stable, worsening, or improving. The odometer stood at 128,605 miles at the final test in December 2021. Over roughly twenty years of life that equates to about 6,430 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age and suggests light-to-moderate use rather than high motorway accumulation. The single entry gives no basis to judge rapid accumulation or long dormant periods, though the absence of any test since 2021 implies the car may have been laid up or used unofficially off public roads for an extended spell. A buyer must treat this as a vehicle of unknown mechanical condition. The undocumented failure means the tester identified a statutory breach, possibly emissions, lighting, or structural corrosion, but left no advisory trail to follow. Given the age and the long idle period implied by the gap in testing, the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structure warrant close inspection for perished rubbers and rust. Before any purchase, commission an independent inspection and a fresh MOT. Confirm the reason for the 2021 failure with the prior owner or DVSA, and check for seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres from standing. The sparse history offers no reassurance on consumable wear or drivetrain health at 128,605 miles.