2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MM07 ONU

The overall roadworthiness of this 2007 VAUXHALL ASTRA is currently non-roadworthy , as the latest MOT test in September 2023 failed at 125,202 miles. This indicates a significant lapse in maintenance, with the most recent test occurring only three months prior to the current date, meaning the vehicle has not met the safety standards for a year. The failure on the 2022-01-12 test at 113,235 miles suggests a pattern of neglect where the vehicle was driven for over a year without any MOTs, leaving critical components in a degraded state. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening rather than stable or improving. The sequence of tests from 2024 to 2022 demonstrates a consistent deterioration of mechanical condition. While the 2024 test passed with no defects, the subsequent failures in 2022 and 2023 indicate that the vehicle has not undergone adequate servicing or that the owner has been unable to maintain the required intervals for routine checks. The rapid mileage accumulation over a short period, combined with the failure of the 2022 test, suggests that the vehicle is in a state of potential imminent risk, particularly regarding suspension and drivetrain wear. Given the recurring structural and mechanical faults, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, worn suspension bushings, and structural corrosion, as the MOT records reveal no evidence of these issues. The lack of MOTs since 2022 means the vehicle has been left in a state of potential instability, making the inspection necessary to assess whether the risks associated with these faults have resolved or if they remain active. A thorough visual and tactile inspection is required to determine if the vehicle is safe for future driving or if further work is required to restore its roadworthiness.