2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FL58 EBC

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 2 February 2026 at 151,476 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged at any stage. The vehicle cleared its January 2026 failure only four days after the 28 January 2026 attempt at 151,474 miles, and both tests show no defects recorded, indicating the earlier failure was administrative rather than a mechanical defect. At roughly 18 years old the Astra carries 151,476 miles, equating to about 8,415 miles per year, which is typical use for a 2008 hatchback. The record shows modest annual accumulation: 148,908 miles in January 2024, rising to 150,699 by February 2025 and 151,476 by February 2026. That is under 1,600 miles per year across the last two intervals. Sparse testing gaps exist before 2024, but the three years held are clean with no corrosion, suspension bush, or brake disc concerns flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and salt-exposed winters. The MOT data shows no advisories on coil springs, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers, yet testers often miss early subframe rust on Astras of this era. Verify the actual reason for the two zero-defect failures, as DVSA systems sometimes omit minor paperwork causes. Check tyre sidewall dates and wiper blade condition despite no recorded wear items. The low recent mileage suggests possible periods of standing, which can flat-spot tyres and stiffen suspension bushes. Confirm service history to validate that consumables were replaced irrespective of the clean test outcomes.