2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FP05 CNF

The Vauxhall Astra presents a current roadworthy status following the May 2025 test at 135,548 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available data. In the May 2023 test at 126,750 miles the car passed clean, and the subsequent May 2024 and May 2025 entries each show a pass and a same-day failure with no defects logged, indicating administrative rejections rather than mechanical faults. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,455 miles against the car's 21-year life, with 135,548 miles recorded overall. The records show steady accumulation: 126,750 miles in May 2023, 131,462 miles in May 2024, and 135,548 miles in May 2025. No gaps or sudden spikes appear. The clean advisories across all three years suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits, though the sparse history offers limited insight into deeper component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise reveal wear trends. The same-day fail and pass pairs in 2024 and 2025 point to paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than fault correction, so verify the V5C and test certificate authenticity. With no corrosion, emissions, or structural integrity concerns flagged, the mechanical risk from the record alone remains low, but standing time between tests warrants a check for perished rubber and fluid degradation.