2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CX09 XOB

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the most recent MOT on 21 June 2025, where it passed despite advisory notes on front tyre tread and a light oil mist on the rear shock absorbers. The pattern shows a generally stable maintenance record, with the only emerging concerns being tyre wear approaching the legal limit and a nascent suspension oil issue; no outright failures have been recorded. With 70,440 miles logged over 17 years, the average annual mileage sits around 4,100 mi, well below typical usage for a car of this age. Between the March 2024 test at 57,035 mi and the June 2025 test at 70,440 mi the vehicle accrued 13,405 mi in roughly 15 months, indicating a recent uptick to about 10,700 mi per year. Earlier intervals show modest increments of 3–4 k mi per year, suggesting the car has spent long periods with low mileage before the latest surge. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the front tyres, confirming that tread depth exceeds the legal minimum and that sidewall integrity is intact, as both tyres were flagged for edge wear. The rear shock absorbers merit a visual inspection for oil seepage and a functional check for damping performance, given the advisory of light misting. The 2024 record of corroded rear coil springs calls for a thorough examination of spring condition and any associated bushings. Brake components also warrant scrutiny. Thin front and rear pads were noted in February 2021; while no recent pad advisory appears, measuring current pad thickness will verify that wear has not progressed to a critical level. The anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, flagged for slight play in 2021, should be checked for excess movement. Addressing these items will confirm whether the vehicle’s low‑mileage advantage translates into a sound mechanical state.