2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SC06 AAZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted in September 2023 at 90,794 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows failures in 2021 and 2022, the subsequent passes following those failures suggest that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified faults to keep the vehicle operational. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,540 miles per year. Data from September 2021 at 87,882 miles to September 2022 at 89,317 miles shows a short interval of only 1,435 miles. This low usage often results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, however, long periods of stationary time can lead to the degradation of age-related items such as rubber seals, perished hoses, and fluid breakdown which are not reflected in mileage figures alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older Vauxhall Astras of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers or rusted bolts that may occur from inactivity rather than heavy use. Since the last recorded test was nearly three years ago relative to the current date, a fresh inspection is mandatory to ensure no new mechanical failures or leaks have developed during the extended period without recent testing.