2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · AG08 VKT

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 3 February 2026 at 64,100 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three annual cycles. The February 2026 pass came one day after a failure logged on 2 February 2026 at the same mileage with no defects recorded, and an identical pattern occurred on 31 January 2024 when a failure preceded a pass on the same day at 62,268 miles. These paired fail-pass entries with zero recorded defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, and no advisories or defects appear anywhere in the supplied record. The odometer shows 64,100 miles against an 18-year life, equating to roughly 3,561 miles per year. Annual increments stay low and consistent: 62,268 miles in January 2024, 63,104 miles in February 2025, and 64,100 miles by February 2026. The sparse, clean history with no flagged wear items points to light use, though such low yearly running on a 2008 hatchback often means long stationary periods that can age rubber components and encourage corrosion unseen by the tester. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as the MOT record stays silent on these and low-mileage cars rot structurally while the mileage stays flat. Check underside subframes and sills for corrosion, and confirm the exhaust emissions and brake discs match the clean test claims. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass without defects warrants a check of the V5C and test station notes to rule out clerical anomalies before purchase.