2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF58 NNU

The Vauxhall Astra passed its most recent MOT on 22 September 2021 at 91,205 miles with no defects recorded, giving a clean roadworthiness status at that point. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving beyond that date because no further tests appear on the record. The vehicle has stood unused for nearly five years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, which itself raises dormant-vehicle risks not captured by the last pass. The recorded mileage of 91,205 against an 18-year life equates to roughly 5,067 miles per year, which is low for a 2008 hatchback. The history shows only two entries two days apart: a fail on 20 September 2021 at 91,204 miles with no defects listed, then a pass on 22 September 2021 at 91,205 miles. Such a near-identical mileage across the gap suggests the car was essentially idle in the run-up to testing. The sparse record gives no view of wear cycles, and the 91,204 to 91,205 step implies the owner barely drove it between the failed and passed attempts. A buyer should physically inspect the Astra for corrosion on structural members, subframes, and sills given the long static period since 2021. Standing time promotes brake caliper binding, flat-spotted tyres, and perished suspension bushes that a 2021 pass will not reveal today. The tester logged no advisories in September 2021, yet expired rubber components and seized handbrake mechanisms are likely after nearly five years of dormancy. Verify the reason for the 20 September 2021 failure with no defects recorded, as DVSA systems occasionally omit minor items. Confirm the odometer reading matches 91,205 and check for clocking given the low annual average. A fresh 2026 test is essential before any purchase, as the last certificate lapsed years ago and the mechanical state is now unknown.