2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FL59 BBO

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2 October 2025 at 43,379 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the test history shows a peculiar pattern of immediate pass-after-fail on two consecutive years. In both 2024 and 2025 the vehicle failed on the test date (3 October 2024 at 41,631 miles, 30 September 2025 at 43,378 miles) only to pass one or two days later at near-identical mileage with no defects listed. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical faults, as no advisories or failures were ever formally recorded against the car. At roughly 17 years old the Astra shows 43,379 miles on the clock, equating to about 2,552 miles per year. The mileage climbed from 40,504 in October 2023 to 41,631 in October 2024 and 43,379 by October 2025, a steady annual gain of 1,100 to 1,800 miles. Such low accumulation indicates light use or prolonged standing periods. The record is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or exhaust emission concerns ever raised across the three years of data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clear MOT record. Low mileage combined with the car's age raises the risk of perished rubber components, dried suspension bushes, and surface corrosion on structural members that a visual test may not capture. The twin fail-pass entries in 2024 and 2025 warrant confirmation that no outstanding rectification work was deferred between tests. Check the brake calipers for binding after standing, inspect coil springs and subframe mounts for age-related fatigue, and verify the exhaust system for internal degradation. The absent advisories do not exempt the vehicle from wear invisible to the MOT regime.