2006 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · PR55 VXR

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 3 May 2025 at 96,797 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The owner cleared the vehicle through three consecutive annual tests without the tester noting wear on brakes, suspension, steering, or structural corrosion. Recorded mileage sits at 96,797 against a 2006 build, an average of roughly 4,840 miles per year. The car covered only 2,949 miles between the January 2023 test at 91,042 miles and the April 2024 test at 93,848 miles, then added 2,949 miles again by May 2025. Such low annual use over two decades suggests extended standing periods rather than daily commuting, which can allow perished rubber components and surface corrosion to develop unseen. The DVSA entries show two failed tests on the same dates as passes, both at 93,848 and 96,797 miles, with no defects listed. This pattern points to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity, as low-mileage cars left idle often hide rust and degraded flexible joints that a clean MOT will not capture. Given the sparse and clean record, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. Verify the duplicate fail/pass entries with DVSA to confirm no suppressed defect data before purchase.