2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KA07 FZY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on February 25, 2026, at 81,765 miles. No recorded defects suggest that the current owner is maintaining the car to a functional standard. While the history shows a failure on February 17, 2025, the immediate pass on the same day indicates that any identified faults were rectified promptly without establishing a pattern of recurring mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the Astra covered 6,952 miles, followed by a further 7,308 miles in the following year. This low rate of usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and seals, due to age and potential lack of regular movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity, particularly the sills and rear wheel arches, as older Astra models are prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Given the clean MOT history, the mechanical components appear sound, but the tester should check for seized brake calipers or perished hoses which often occur on vehicles that sit for extended periods. Inspect the tyres for age-related cracking, as the low mileage may have resulted in insufficient tread wear over nearly two decades of service.