2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN57 NWS

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 10 March 2025 at 86,022 miles, with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening mechanical faults across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test three days after a failed attempt on 7 March 2025 at 86,019 miles, though that failure carried no listed defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 86,022 against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 4,527 miles per year. The car covered only 3,026 miles between the February 2023 pass at 76,213 miles and the February 2024 test at 79,996 miles, then just 6,026 miles to March 2025. Low annual use over 19 years suggests extended standing periods, which typically accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion even where the test sheet stays clean. The February 2024 failure at 79,871 miles and the March 2025 failure at 86,019 miles both recorded no defects, so the DVSA data gives no direct flag on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe corrosion, suspension arm bushes, and brake caliper freedom given the age and low-use profile. Verify the reason for the two no-defect failures with the testing station before purchase. The clean advisory history offers no evidence of recurring consumable neglect such as tyre tread or wiper blade faults. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the sparse record leaves suspension and structural condition unverified by the MOT regime.