2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · NA54 DNU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT test conducted on 11 April 2023 at 118,636 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met minimum legal standards at that time. While the history shows failures in March 2023 and April 2021, the subsequent passes suggest that any identified faults were addressed immediately, and the vehicle has since maintained a consistent level of mechanical compliance. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 118,636 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per annum. The data shows a consistent pattern of low usage, with for example, only 10,050 miles covered between April 2021 and April 2023. This low mileage typically implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also increases the likelihood of potential age-related degradation in rubber-based parts, seals, and hoses which may dry out or crack due to long periods of inactivity rather than distance driven. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as Astra models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes, which are common issues on vehicles that sit for long periods or are driven only over short distances. Because the last MOT was performed over three years ago, the current roadworthiness is expired and a fresh mechanical check is required to ensure no new structural rust or fluid leaks have developed since the 2023 test.