2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FE09 AAU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. Following an initial failure on 13 December 2023 at 122,394 miles, the Astra passed with no defects recorded upon re-test on the same day. This suggests that any mechanical issues identified by the tester were immediately rectified by the previous owner. The clean pass in the latest recorded test indicates that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal standards for road use. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between February 2022 and January 2023, the car covered 1,034 miles, followed by an additional 5,064 miles between January 2023 and December 2023. This increase in usage during the 2023 calendar year reflects a shift from light use to more active transit. The relatively low mileage compared to the seventeen-year age reduces drivetrain wear but may mask age-related degradation of rubber components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most likely to have caused the 2023 failures, although the record does not specify the exact fault codes. Given the age of the Astra, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear suspension mounting points is essential. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or cracking, as these are common points of failure on this model. Since the last MOT was over eighteen months ago relative to the current date, the vehicle is now due for a fresh inspection to ensure no new defects have developed since the December pass.