2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GD53 LLT

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 December 2025 at 63,327 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following clean passes in December 2024 at 61,117 miles and December 2023 at 58,573 miles. The two failure entries on the same dates as the passes show no defects listed, indicating administrative or presentation anomalies rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle has shown no worsening condition across the three-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 63,327 against a 2004 build, an average of roughly 2,878 miles per year. The car covered only 2,544 miles between the December 2023 test and December 2024 test, then 2,210 miles to the December 2025 test. This low annual use over 22 years suggests extended standing periods. Sparse MOT data with zero advisories across all three tests gives no evidence of consumable neglect or structural decline, though a clean sheet can also mask issues a tester chose not to note. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and likely dormancy of the vehicle. Long stationary intervals promote corrosion on brake calipers and underbody structures even when MOT results stay clear. The absence of recorded exhaust emissions or structural integrity concerns is reassuring but not a substitute for a physical appraisal. Given the uneventful history, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs imply clerical errors at testing stations rather than deferred repairs. Verify service records independently before purchase.