2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · CU08 DNO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of accelerating structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 79,734 miles, it failed earlier that month due to headlamp aim issues and recurring mechanical defects. The persistence of corroded rear coil springs and worn rear sub-frame bushes from 2022 through to 2025 indicates that the owner has opted to monitor these faults rather than perform comprehensive preventative repairs. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,734 miles represents an average of approximately 4,430 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the record, with 4,612 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025. However, low mileage does not equate to good condition in this instance; the long intervals of stationary time often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and increased corrosion, which is evident in the suspension-related issues noted in the advisories. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and suspension assembly, as the tester has flagged corrosion and worn bushes in four consecutive years. The reported oil leak, though described as not excessive, remained present since at least 2022 and requires investigation to determine if it indicates a seal failure. Furthermore, the front inner brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in the December 2025 test, suggesting the braking system is nearing replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance and prevent further caliper wear.