2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN04 WNW

The Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness position based on its most recent examination. The DVSA record shows a single pass at 103,007 miles on 23 January 2023 with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all legal test requirements at that time. No worsening or recurring fault trend appears in the data, as only one entry exists. The odometer reading of 103,007 miles at the January 2023 test equates to roughly 4,682 miles per year across the car's 22-year life, a low figure for a 2004 hatchback. Such limited use often signals short local journeys or extended periods off the road. The record contains no earlier entries, leaving a gap before 2023 that prevents assessment of prior upkeep or rapid accumulation phases. A buyer should treat the clean 2023 pass as a snapshot rather than a guarantee of current condition. With over three years elapsed since that test and no subsequent record, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion require physical inspection. Low annual mileage combined with age raises the risk of perished rubber components and structural rust from standing. Verify the car against its stated 103,007 miles and commission a fresh MOT or independent inspection before purchase. The absent history before 2023 means previous owner care remains unverified, so focus scrutiny on exhaust emissions, binding calipers, and tyre sidewall condition.