2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FL09 PXP

The Vauxhall Astra presents a current roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 13 March 2023 at 119,328 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as no defects were recorded at that test. The preceding failure on 7 March 2023 at 119,317 miles is anomalous, as the DVSA entry logs no defects yet the vehicle was not issued a certificate; this suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean pass six days later, the vehicle entered 2023 in acceptable tested condition. At roughly 17 years old, the Astra shows 119,328 miles on the clock, equating to about 7,019 miles per year which is typical for a car of this age and points to steady, moderate use rather than prolonged standing or high-stress mileage. The record spans only two March 2023 entries eleven miles apart, so no long-term accumulation pattern or gap can be judged. The sparse history offers little insight into earlier upkeep, though the low delta between tests implies the car was in regular service at that point. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record does not cover these beyond the 2023 pass. The tester logged no advisories on brake discs, calipers, coil springs, or suspension bushes, but at this mileage and age, worn bushes or fatigued springs are plausible without being flagged. Verify the V5C and seek earlier MOT sheets to confirm the 2009 to 2023 gap was not masking neglected consumables such as tyres or exhaust emissions.