2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA09 EZF

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 14 January 2025 at 168,007 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its most recent test with no defects logged, and prior examinations in 2023 and 2024 likewise closed without advisories once passed. No escalating mechanical faults or structural concerns emerge from the official record. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2009 registered car, averaging roughly 9,883 miles per year against the 168,007 miles recorded. The odometer advanced from 145,904 miles at the January 2023 test to 157,877 miles in January 2024, then to 168,007 miles by January 2025, showing consistent yearly use of around 11,000 to 12,000 miles. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with no advisories or consumable wear flags entered at any stage. The test history shows two failed entries on 13 January 2025 and 12 January 2024 at identical mileages to the subsequent passes logged the next day or same day, yet the records list no defects for either failure. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection, though a buyer should confirm the failure reasons via the full DVLA certificate. Given the age and 168,000 miles, in-person checks should target suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody corrosion that a basic MOT may not itemise as advisories. Prospective purchasers should also verify service history independently and inspect exhaust emissions components and structural integrity around sills and subframes. The absence of recorded advisories across three years does not guarantee freedom from wear on a 17 year old high mileage hatchback.