2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KU07 PDA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection in August 2025 at 116,645 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, following a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022. While the vehicle failed a test in August 2023, the immediate retest on the same day suggests the owner addressed the specific point of failure promptly to maintain legal road use. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2024, the Astra covered 17,816 miles, with a steady increase of 11,217 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This low-annual usage suggests short-distance commuting or light use, which typically reduces the mechanical strain on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage city cars. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common age-related vulnerabilities for an Astra of this era. Prioritize checking the structural integrity of the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans for corrosion, as rust often develops over two decades despite low mileage. Additionally inspect the rubber components in the suspension arms for cracking or perishing, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from material degradation over time regardless of the distance driven.