2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN57 VBV

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following the March 2026 test at 84,347 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and clean across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. A failed entry on 27 March 2026 at 84,347 miles shows no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, indicating an administrative or presentation error rather than a genuine mechanical concern. Mileage stands at 84,347 against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 4,439 miles per year. The car covered only 115 miles between the April 2024 test at 81,345 and the April 2025 test at 81,460, then added 2,887 miles by March 2026. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which typically accelerate rubber degradation in suspension bushes and brake caliper seizure even when corrosion and emissions stay within limits. The DVSA record raises no recurring faults, structural corrosion, or brake defects across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, suspension arms, and underbody integrity, as 19-year-old Vauxhalls commonly suffer hidden rust despite clean MOT screens. Verify the brake discs and calipers for binding after prolonged storage, and confirm the twin March 2026 entries reflect a clerical duplicate rather than suppressed failure data.