2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH08 XRF

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 30 November 2024 at 117,335 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The tester recorded no defects at that examination. A failed test on 29 November 2024 at 117,332 miles shows no listed defects, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded minor issue resolved within a day to secure the pass. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,500 miles per year for an 18-year-old vehicle, with the record tracing 108,172 miles in November 2021, 111,040 in November 2022, 113,998 in November 2023, and 117,335 in November 2024. The increments of around 2,800 to 3,900 miles per year confirm light use. The MOT data is sparse and clean, showing no advisories or faults across five consecutive tests, which implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current though we cannot verify workshop-level care from this alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise flag wear. The clean record provides no evidence of structural corrosion or binding calipers, yet eighteen years of service invites hidden rust on sills and subframes not captured by the tester. The same-day fail and pass in November 2024 warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason if accessible, to rule out a dismissed emission or lighting fault. Otherwise the Astra's history supports a low-risk purchase subject to a routine pre-sale mechanical appraisal.