2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AG09 NFC

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 99,006 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since October 2022. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test scope during this period. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2009 registration. The October 2022 test at 89,509 miles rose to 93,968 miles by October 2023, then 96,618 miles in October 2024, reaching 99,006 miles by October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,400 to 3,500 miles added each year, well below the 5,824 annual average implied by the lifetime figure. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though the 22 October 2024 entry shows both a fail and a pass logged at identical mileage with no defects cited, a DVSA administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's seventeen-year age and likely periods of standing. Low use accelerates perished rubber and surface corrosion where moisture settles. The MOT record flags none of these, but testers examine only visible condition at the time. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes, and confirm tyre sidewalls are not cracked from age. The clean advisories suggest previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet official tests do not strip components. Independent verification remains sensible before purchase.