2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AF59 YJM

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 July 2025 at 101,003 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results from 2021 through 2025. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a 2009 registration. The record shows 85,439 miles in July 2021, rising to 88,552 by July 2022, 92,386 by July 2023, 96,333 by July 2024, and 101,003 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 3,500 to 4,700 miles added each year, averaging under 6,000 annually across the vehicle's life. The sparse, fault-free history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or standing gaps, though low use over 17 years can mask perished rubber components and corrosion not visible during a brief test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points given the car's age. The MOT record flags no advisories on brake discs, calipers, or exhaust emissions, yet DVSA testers record only visible defects at the time. Structural integrity around sills and arches warrants close checking for rust, as Vauxhall bodies of this era are prone to hidden corrosion. Given the clean test sheet, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The absence of repeated tyre or wiper failures suggests routine consumables were replaced without escalation to advisories.