2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AE58 OEL

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 March 2026 at 122,920 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since March 2023. The owner has clearly kept the vehicle to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection without accruing advisories on braking, suspension, or emissions. Mileage progression sits at a typical level for an 18-year-old car. The record shows 110,747 miles in March 2023, 115,221 miles in March 2024, 119,278 miles in March 2025, and 122,920 miles in March 2026. That equates to roughly 4,000 miles per year across the documented period, below the 6,829 annual average for the vehicle's life, suggesting light recent use. A failed test on 20 March 2024 at 115,219 miles was logged with no defects recorded before a pass later that same day at 115,221 miles, indicating an administrative or measurement anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Given the absence of flagged wear across coils, bushes, calipers, discs, or structural corrosion, the MOT history alone reveals no recurring mechanical trend requiring concern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody integrity and suspension components, as eighteen years of age invites hidden rust and perished rubber that a pass certificate does not capture. The clean record implies conscientious basic upkeep, though low annual mileage can mask moisture-related degradation from standing periods.