2006 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · WD55 WDZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 17 September 2025 at 104,336 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the latest examination showing a clean sheet and no outstanding advisories. Prior to this, the vehicle passed on 8 September 2022 at 96,826 miles, also with no defects logged. The recorded mileage of 104,336 against a June 2006 build dates the car at roughly 5,200 miles per year, which is low for a two-decade-old vehicle. Between the 19 June 2019 test at 86,660 miles and the September 2022 test at 96,826 miles, the car covered just over 10,000 miles in three years. A gap then exists until September 2025, when it reached 104,336 miles, adding only 7,500 miles across three years. Such low annual use suggests light running or periods of storage rather than sustained wear on drivetrain components. Two failed tests on 15 September 2025 at 104,335 miles and 5 September 2022 at 96,826 miles both show no defects recorded against them. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults, though the buyer should confirm the exact refusal reasons through the full DVSA failure notices. Repeated clean passes with no advisories mean the official record gives no warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion. Given the sparse history and absence of flagged items, a physical inspection should still check for structural rust on sills and subframes, degraded suspension bushes from prolonged standing, and flat-spotted tyres or seized calipers caused by low use. The low mileage offers no guarantee of component health where the car has sat idle. A pre-purchase examination by a qualified technician remains prudent.