2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WD07 BWV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The final test on 12 April 2022 at 94,424 miles was a clean pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum standards at that time. While there was a failure recorded in April 2021, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in addressing any identified faults to maintain legal road status. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between March 2019 (80,236 miles) and April 2022 (94,424 miles), the car covered only 14,188 miles. This low usage often implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown. The four-year gap since the last recorded MOT in 2022 means the vehicle is currently overdue, and any buyer must verify the current mechanical state immediately. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity, as Astra models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should also check for perished suspension bushes and seized brake calipers which often result from inactivity rather than use. Inspect the exhaust system for surface rust or leaks, as low-mile vehicles frequently suffer from internal condensation that accelerates metal decay over time.