2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · CT08 NGZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 19 February 2025 at 140,587 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test one week earlier on 12 February 2025 produced a failure at identical mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A similar pattern occurred in December 2021, when the car failed on 15 December at 137,962 miles with no defects noted before passing the next day. These repeated no-defect failures imply the vehicle was presented without resolving a non-mechanical test rejection, not a worsening condition. Recorded mileage sits at 140,587 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,810 miles per year and within typical use for a 2008 hatchback. The odometer moved only 462 miles between the December 2022 pass at 140,125 miles and the February 2025 pass at 140,587 miles, indicating the car stood largely idle for over two years. Prior to that, 2,163 miles were added across 2021 to 2022. The sparse history shows clean tests with no advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion across all five entries. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and low recent use, as standing vehicles develop rust in sills and subframes that MOT advisories would later capture. The brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement despite no binding or imbalance being flagged. Verify the February 2025 failure cause with the test station, since a no-defect fail often stems from documentation such as a missing VIN plate rather than wear.