2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YH52 CFO

The Vauxhall Astra shows a clean and stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 36,520 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2021 to 2025, the vehicle passed every time with no advisories or failures logged. The maintenance record indicates consistent annual testing and no worsening mechanical condition over the period. The mileage pattern reflects extremely light use for a 24-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 35,680 miles at the 22 September 2021 test to just 36,520 miles by the 3 October 2025 test, an increase of only 840 miles across four years, or roughly 210 miles per year. Such low accumulation suggests long periods of standing or minimal local running, with no rapid mileage spikes or testing gaps that would imply deferred maintenance. A buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on structural panels and subframes, as the MOT record does not confirm freedom from rust beyond the test-day condition. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and seized brake calipers despite a clean test history. The 2002 Astra's low mileage offers less drivetrain wear but offers no guarantee against rubber degradation or fluid contamination from inactivity. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the previous owner appears to have kept the car to a basic pass standard without neglect of statutory testing. Physical inspection should prioritise underside structural integrity, brake binding after short road use, and the condition of coolant and brake fluid given the minimal annual mileage.