2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FB57 ABO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 07 September 2023 at 140,567 miles. The maintenance trend appears to haveisedised after a period of volatility in 2022. While the car failed multiple tests during the previous year, the most recent inspection resulted in no defects or advisories, suggesting that any previous mechanical or safety issues were addressed and the vehicle met the minimum legal requirements at that time. At 140,567 miles over eighteen years, the Astra has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a notable gap in records between September 2022 and September 2023, during which the car covered 12,799 miles. This rate of travel suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components, though the age of the vehicle means that age-related degradation of rubber parts and plastics remains a factor irrespective of mileage. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the undercarriage for structural integrity, as the multiple failures in late 2022 indicate the vehicle previously struggled to meet testing standards. Given the history, specific attention must be paid to the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and the state of brake discs and lines. Since the most recent test recorded no advisories, checking for emerging corrosion on the exhaust or thinning tyre tread is essential to ensure that the issues which caused the previous failures are not beginning to recur.