2007 Vauxhall Astra SXI 1.4L Petrol · SS05 DOC

Given the single advisory-free MOT failure in October 2021, it is worth asking the seller directly what caused the failure and what remedial work was carried out before the subsequent pass just eight days later on 9 October 2021. The lack of recorded advisory items on any test is unusual for a car of this age and mileage, so it is reasonable to ask whether any repairs have been performed and whether documentation can be provided. For an SXi trim Astra of this generation, common areas to check include the condition of the cooling system, the rear axle bushes, and the front suspension components — items that frequently appear on older Astras but are not captured in this MOT record. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage is strongly advised, particularly to assess the clutch, timing chain (if applicable to this engine variant), and the general condition of the exhaust system. Negotiate based on the vehicle's age and mileage rather than relying solely on the clean MOT record, as MOT testing is a snapshot rather than a guarantee of mechanical health.

This black 2007 Vauxhall Astra SXi is powered by the 1,364cc petrol unit and has covered 131,960 miles across five recorded MOT tests since 2021. Four tests resulted in clean passes with no defects recorded, while one test in October 2021 resulted in a failure, also with no defects listed — a somewhat unusual data point worth noting. Against the Astra model's 72.8% average MOT pass rate, this particular car's clean pass record since 2021 compares favourably. The mileage of 131,960 miles for an 18-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 6,940 miles per year, which sits very close to the model's average annual mileage of 6,916 miles.