2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EL04 BET

The vehicle presents a clean and stable MOT record. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 passed at 64,811 miles with no defects or advisories recorded, making the car roadworthy at the point of its last inspection. The maintenance trend is consistent and resolving well, as the single failure on 19 November 2024 at 64,332 miles was immediately rectified and passed at retest just two days later with no residual issues. No recurring faults appear across the four consecutive annual passes, which speaks to steady upkeep rather than a pattern of deterioration. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 17-year-old car, averaging roughly 3,812 miles per year. Recent usage has been particularly light, with only 476 miles added between the November 2024 pass and the November 2025 test, and 727 miles across the previous year. Such a sparse accumulation suggests either short-distance running or long periods of standing between tests. That can accelerate age-related degradation, so the clean test sheets do not fully guarantee the condition of components that suffer from inactivity. A hands-on inspection should focus on brake discs and calipers, since standing can cause surface rust, pitting, and binding. Tyre sidewalls merit close attention for cracking or perishing despite no advisories being recorded. The suspension bushes and coil springs have never been flagged, but a test drive over uneven ground will reveal any knocking or play. Structural corrosion on sills and the underbody is a genuine risk on a vehicle of this age, particularly one that has covered such low annual mileage. Overall, the DVSA record is reassuring, but a physical check of these age-related consumables remains essential before purchase.