2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YF55 ABV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 10 November 2025 at 129,653 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently achieved passes following initial failures in the previous years. While the record shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes without recorded defects suggest that the owner is actively addressing identified faults to maintain minimum legal standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,174 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 111,654 miles and the November 2024 test at 120,124 miles, the car covered 8,470 miles, followed by another 9,529-mile interval leading up to the November 2025 test. This indicates regular, moderate use rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like brake seals and engine gaskets to prevent them from seizing. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the recent failures, although the record does not specify the exact defects. Given the age of this Astra, a close look at structural integrity, particularly around the sills and rear arches, is essential as deep corrosion is common. The buyer should also inspect the suspension system for perished rubber bushes and worn control arms, as these are frequent sources of MOT failures on vehicles of this mileage and age.