2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VX06 LLU

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent inspection on 21 October 2025 at 148,930 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite a failure entry on the same day and mileage. This suggests a potential administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately prior to the re-test. Since September 2022, the Astra has cleared its annual inspections without any recorded failures or advisories, indicating a consistent level of mechanical upkeep. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,450 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 131,094 miles and October 2025 at 148,930 miles, the car covered 17,836 miles, showing a pattern of regular, light use rather than long periods of neglect or heavy commuting. The intervals of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between annual tests suggest the vehicle is driven regularly, which helps prevent internal components from drying out or seals seizing. While the clean MOT history is encouraging, the age of the 2006 Astra requires a physical inspection of common wear points that a standard test does not cover. A buyer should check for structural corrosion along the sills, rear wheel arches, and floor pans where these models typically suffer from rust. Given the mileage, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for perished or fatigue, and the brake discs should be checked for excessive thinning or uneven wear to ensure the lack of advisories in the record reflects the actual condition of the braking system.