2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AD09 DVL

The 2009 Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 148,931 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2024 through 2025 also show clean sheets. The single failure on 7 February 2025 at 142,585 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed again the same day. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 17 year old car. The records show 126,811 miles in February 2023, 135,917 in February 2024, 142,585 in February 2025, and 148,931 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, offering no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or emissions flags across the five entries. A clean MOT chain at this age and mileage implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing in order, though absence of advisories does not confirm component condition. The same day fail and pass in February 2025 suggests a documentation issue rather than neglected upkeep. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, subframe corrosion, and suspension bushes given the vehicle's age. In person, verify the condition of coil springs, brake calipers, and exhaust emissions against the recorded mileages. Tyres and wiper blades fall outside the recorded defects but warrant a visual check. The history shows no recurring mechanical trend, so risk centres on age related wear not captured by the tester.