2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · PE06 CUO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean history across its last three tests. The most recent inspection in December 2021 at 119,391 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following similar clean results in 2020 and 2019. This consistency suggests that the car has been maintained to a standard that meets regulatory requirements without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle that is approximately twenty years old, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in data between November 2019 and December 2020, during which the car covered only 4,000 miles, followed by another 9,700 miles in the following year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, seals, and hoses which are not always captured by mileage figures alone. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focused on structural integrity, as the vehicle's age makes it susceptible to corrosion. Particular attention should be paid to the sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points for rust, which is common in this era of Astra. Given the low annual usage, the condition of the brake discs and the tyres should also be verified to ensure these components have not seized or perished from lack of use rather than excessive wear.