2009 Vauxhall Astravan 1.3L Diesel · FL58 FNG

The Vauxhall Astravan presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 4 July 2025 at 138,963 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared the test with no defects logged, though the preceding day saw a failure at identical mileage with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated on 3 June 2024 when a fail was followed by a pass at 135,748 miles on the same date. Such same-day fail-and-pass cycles with no stated defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration. No worsening faults or recurring advisories emerge from the five-year record. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for a 2009 vehicle. The odometer read 132,409 miles at the June 2023 test, rose to 135,748 miles by June 2024, and reached 138,963 miles by July 2025, equating to roughly 3,300 miles in the first interval and 3,215 in the second. Annual accumulation sits well below the 8,174-mile average implied by age, indicating light yearly running. The clean sheet across all entries shows no rapid accumulation or dormant periods that would flag accelerated wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the van's 17-year age and 138,963 miles, as MOT cleanliness does not preclude latent corrosion or consumable fatigue unseen in the record. The repeated no-defect failures warrant confirmation that the V5C and test certificates match the DVSA log, ruling out clerical anomalies. Prior owners clearly kept the Astravan to a passable standard with no advisories ignored, but structural integrity beneath sills and wheelarches deserves scrutiny for hidden rust.