2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SL67 ABF

The Vauxhall Astra presents a broadly roadworthy status as of its most recent test on 16 September 2025, where the tester issued a pass at 36,920 miles with no defects recorded. A fail on the same date at identical mileage but also with no defects listed suggests an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 examinations the vehicle cleared each test without advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend with no worsening or recurring defects. The mileage trace shows consistently low annual use for a nine-year-old car. The record opens at 22,310 miles on 17 September 2022, rises to 27,385 miles on 28 September 2023, then 32,407 miles on 25 September 2024, and reaches 36,920 miles on 16 September 2025. That equates to roughly 4,100 to 5,000 miles per year, a gentle accumulation with no sudden gaps or high-use spikes. The clean test history across these dates implies basic scheduled care was maintained, though the sparse single-entry-per-year pattern limits insight into between-test condition. With no previous advisories on suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions or structural integrity, the buyer faces no flagged mechanical red flags. Still, the low mileage and likely extended standing periods warrant a physical inspection of age-related items. The tester should examine suspension bushes for perishing, brake calipers for binding after dormancy, and underside structural members for corrosion that a short annual test might miss. Tyres may show sidewall cracking despite adequate tread, given the car's age. The duplicated 16 September 2025 result with a fail and pass but zero defects demands clarification from the seller or DVSA records before purchase. Beyond that administrative query, the Astra's history supports a low-risk prospect provided the in-person checks on rubber components, brake discs and chassis corrosion confirm the paper record.