2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · AF08 GZM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent testing history. The MOT conducted on 17 January 2025 at 86,709 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a clean pass in January 2024, indicating that the vehicle maintained its operational standards. The lack of recorded advisories in the latest two tests suggests that the mechanical and structural components are currently in satisfactory condition despite the vehicle's age. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 4,817 miles per year. Data shows a consistent progression of roughly 10,000 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, and another 1,000 miles between January 2024 and January 2025. While the low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between significant mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished seals or brake hoses, if the car sits for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and rubber components, as older vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Although the MOT record shows no current faults, the low usage warrants a check for cracked suspension bushes and tyre sidewall cracking due to age rather than tread. Since the failures in 2023 and 2025 resulted in no recorded defects, they were likely due to minor items like blown bulbs or minor adjustments that were rectified immediately prior to the retests.