2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS09 UOP

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test, where it passed with no defects recorded on 9 January 2026 at 136,820 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with three consecutive passes across 2024, 2025, and 2026 showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. This clean record indicates the vehicle has met minimum statutory standards without recurring concerns. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 17-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,048 miles per year against the 136,820 miles recorded. The records show only modest accumulation: 132,119 miles on 15 January 2024, 133,800 miles on 14 January 2025, and 136,820 miles on 9 January 2026. The data is sparse but clean, with no large gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest neglected storage or excessive commercial use. Two failed tests appear on the same dates as subsequent passes, on 12 January 2024 at 132,118 miles and 9 January 2026 at 136,818 miles, yet the DVSA entries list no defects for either failure. This pattern implies administrative rejections, such as incorrect documentation or test procedure errors, rather than mechanical faults. No advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions were ever raised across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear. The absence of recorded advisories does not rule out latent issues like subframe corrosion or worn suspension components common on high-mileage 2009 Astras. Verify the brake calipers and tyre condition in person, and confirm the reason for the two zero-defect failures with DVSA before purchase.