2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AK09 MLU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 78,388 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical concerns across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 78,388 against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 4,611 miles per year. The test on 13 August 2021 captured 71,859 miles, rising to 74,554 by 16 August 2022, then 75,557 in August 2023, 76,969 in August 2024, and 78,388 in August 2025. Annual increments stay between 1,400 and 3,000 miles with no gaps or sudden accumulation. Such low, consistent use implies light commuting and probable extended standing periods, though the sparse single-entry-per-year record limits insight into interim wear. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five tests. The absence of advisories suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and structural items within limits, yet a clean sheet offers no advance warning on hidden fatigue. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe and sills for structural rust given the car's 17-year age and likely damp standing. Verify tyre sidewall condition, brake disc thickness, and suspension arm play in person, since annual MOTs cannot capture gradual degradation between tests. Low mileage masks none of these age-related risks.