2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CV59 DPE

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 19 June 2025 at 83,499 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The June 2025 test recorded a pass and a same-day fail with no defects logged, mirroring an identical pattern from 24 June 2024 at 81,372 miles where a fail with no defects preceded a clean pass. This repeated administrative quirk suggests clerical or process anomalies at the testing station rather than any mechanical deterioration. The vehicle cleared its 27 June 2023 examination at 78,958 miles with no advisories, confirming a clean mechanical record over the observed period. The odometer shows 83,499 miles against a 2009 build date, equating to roughly 4,912 miles per year. Such low annual use for a 17-year-old hatchback indicates light running, though it also raises the prospect of extended standing periods that can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion. Mileage advanced just 2,141 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, then a further 2,127 miles to June 2025, reflecting a consistent low-use profile with no sudden accumulation spikes. The sparse record carries no consumable or structural flags, so the data alone implies basic upkeep was maintained without neglected intervals. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely static intervals. The DVSA history logs no advisories on exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or binding calipers, yet 17 years of service can hide subsurface rust on sills and subframes not captured by pass results. Verify the tyre sidewalls and wiper blades for age cracking from low-mileage storage. The repeated fail-with-no-defects entries on the same dates in 2024 and 2025 warrant a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm genuine road legality. Beyond that administrative query, the Astra's MOT trail shows no worsening faults and supports a sound used purchase subject to a routine pre-sale workshop review.