2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FP02 OWA

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent pass on 27 June 2025 at 71,128 miles with no defects recorded. The test one day earlier on 26 June 2025 failed at the same mileage yet listed no defects, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available history the vehicle cleared every valid test without advisories, showing no worsening or recurring defects. Recorded mileage sits at 71,128 against a 2002 build, averaging roughly 2,964 miles per year. The gap between the 21 December 2021 pass at 64,592 miles and the 25 January 2023 pass at 66,031 miles shows only 1,439 miles in just over a year, then 69,039 by 2 July 2024 and 71,128 by June 2025. Such low annual use implies long standing periods rather than hard driving, though sparse testing before 2021 leaves earlier condition unverified. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion on sills, subframes and suspension mounting points, as 24-year-old Vauxhalls commonly suffer hidden rust despite clean MOTs. Check suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs for age-related degradation from inactivity, and confirm the 26 June 2025 failure entry was a paperwork issue not a concealed defect. Given the clean record, no recurring mechanical faults demand correction, but a physical underside inspection remains prudent before purchase.