2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FY58 ADO

This Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean bill of health in its most recent inspection. The test on 7 April 2025 at 97,229 miles passed without any defects or advisories. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets all DVSA regulatory requirements. The mileage is low for an 18 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,402 miles per year. The distance covered between 13 April 2023 at 87,298 miles and 7 April 2025 at 97,229 miles shows a steady usage pattern of approximately 5,000 miles per annum. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or significant gaps that would suggest the car spent years in storage or suffered from odometer tampering. The MOT history is unusually sparse regarding faults, with no recorded advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions across several years. While the record shows failures on 13 April 2023 and 4 April 2024, these were resolved on the same day, which often indicates minor administrative errors or quick-fix consumables rather than deep mechanical failure. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for corrosion, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail the state of the chassis or structural integrity. Given the low annual mileage, check for perished rubber seals and ensure the braking system remains free of binding calipers caused by infrequent use. Verify the age of the tyres to ensure the rubber has not hardened despite having legal tread depth.