2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN06 JUT

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 21 September 2024 at 125,092 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared with no defects recorded at that test. Prior to this, the September 2024 pass followed a failed attempt on 13 September 2024 at 124,733 miles, though the failure carried no listed defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 125,092 against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 6,255 miles per year which is typical for the age. The records show 113,532 miles on 3 October 2022, rising to 120,555 by 4 October 2023 and 125,092 by September 2024, equating to about 6,000 annual use with no sudden accumulation. Two failed tests in October 2023 and September 2024 both logged zero defects, suggesting the owner addressed minor non-itemised concerns or the failures stemmed from test procedure rather than wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the car's twenty-year age and 125k mileage, as MOT entries with no defects do not confirm absence of wear. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close checks, particularly around sills and subframes where Vauxhall Astra models of this era commonly degrade. Exhaust emissions and tyre condition should be verified on site despite clean advisories, since consumable items can deteriorate within months of a pass. The repeated zero-defect failures imply the keeper maintained basic statutory testing but left no documented evidence of proactive mechanical care.