2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA59 YAO

The Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent test. The May 2023 examination at 136,647 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, confirming the vehicle met statutory standards at that point. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults across the available history, with the only blemish being an earlier failure that was corrected within days. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,038 miles, typical for a 2009 registered car now 17 years old. The record shows 127,820 miles in May 2022 and 136,647 miles by May 2023, a modest 8,827 mile accumulation over twelve months. A notable gap appears between the May 2022 failure and the pass ten days later, both at identical mileage, suggesting the owner addressed a test rejection promptly rather than deferring repair. Beyond that, the dataset is sparse and clean, with no advisories logged to indicate creeping wear. The May 2022 failure carries no listed defects, which points to a documentation or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 136,647 mile tenure. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes remains a known Astra weakness and warrants close examination beneath the shell. No recurring consumable issues such as tyre tread or wiper wear appear in the record. The clean advisory history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet the thin MOT trail limits insight into longer term component fatigue. A pre-purchase check of exhaust emissions and binding calipers is prudent before commitment.