2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FG59 EYA

The 2009 Vauxhall Astra presents a stable and clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 14,465 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least 2021. The maintenance trend is steady with no advisories or failures across the five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not developed any worsening mechanical or structural concerns under official testing. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally low use for a 17-year-old vehicle. Recorded distance rose from 12,656 miles at the 12 October 2021 test to 14,465 miles by October 2025, an accumulation of only 1,809 miles over four years, or roughly 450 miles per year. The DVSA entries are spaced at roughly annual intervals with no gaps or sudden jumps, and the clean record provides no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. Given the sparse and fault-free history, a buyer should still verify in person the condition of components prone to deterioration through prolonged standing. Low annual mileage and likely extended idle periods raise the risk of perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and surface corrosion on structural underbody members despite no tester advisories. A physical inspection should prioritise lifting the vehicle to examine subframe and sills for rust, confirm brake discs are free of scoring, and check all rubber mounts for cracking. The absence of recorded defects does not exempt the car from age-related degradation invisible to the MOT roller test.