2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YT57 OKX

The vehicle currently presents a positive roadworthiness status, following a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 160,593 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all safety and environmental standards. While the history shows previous failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent clean passes suggest that the owner is proactive in addressing and rectifying faults identified by the tester. At 160,593 miles, this 19-year-old Astra has averaged approximately 8,452 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 12,000 miles covered between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 19,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car does not sit for long periods, which often helps prevent internal component seizing and keeps rubber seals from degrading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as the high mileage and age inevitably lead to corrosion. Although the recent records are clean, an Astra of this era requires a close look for rust on the sills, wheel arches, and brake pipe lines. Given the previous failures noted in the history, a thorough check for excessive play in the suspension bushes and the condition of the coil springs is necessary to ensure the mechanical wear is not reaching a critical point of imminent failure.