2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · DV08 WFO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a trend of improving maintenance following previous mechanical failures. The most recent test conducted in September 2024 at 133,266 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the owner has successfully addressed prior issues. While the history shows failures in both 2022 and 2023, the subsequent clean test sheet suggests the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum safety standards. At a recorded mileage of 133,266 miles over 18 years, the Astra averages approximately 7,400 miles per annum. This aligns with typical usage patterns for a car of this age. The data shows consistent movement between tests, such as the 1,725 miles covered between October 2022 and September 2023, and the 1,872 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024. This regularity helps prevent long periods of standing, which often protects the drivetrain and rubber components from premature rot or internal corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the failures in 2022 and 2023, although the specific fault codes were not detailed in this summary. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at the structural integrity, particularly the sills and rear wheel arches, is essential as these are common points of corrosion for this model. Additionally, check for excessive wear on suspension bushes and binding brake calipers, as these components frequently trigger MOT failures on high-mileage Vauxhall models.