2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FL59 YNU

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy; the most recent MOT on 6 December 2022 at 111,150 miles recorded a PASS with no defects noted. Earlier failures on 3 September 2020 were followed by a clean pass on 4 September 2020, suggesting the identified faults were remedied. The pattern from 2020 to 2022 shows an improving maintenance trend, with no recurring failures in the last two years. For a 2009 Astra, 111,150 miles after 17 years equates to roughly 6,500 miles per annum, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within normal usage for this age. The log shows 96,345 miles in February 2020, rising to 99,237 miles by September 2020 (≈2,900 miles in seven months), then to 104,103 miles by September 2021 (≈4,800 miles in twelve months) and finally to 111,150 miles by December 2022 (≈7,000 miles in fifteen months). No large gaps or sudden spikes appear, indicating consistent, moderate use rather than periods of neglect or excessive wear. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front suspension arm pins and rear bushes, which were flagged as excessively worn on the 3 September 2020 test. The off‑side rear tyre showed cracking at the same time, so a thorough tyre inspection is advisable. Brake performance warrants a check, especially the off‑side front service brake that was reported as excessively binding and the rear brake pads and discs that were noted as low and unevenly worn in the February 2020 advisory. Verify that the oil leak identified in September 2020 has been fully resolved, and confirm the coolant level and headlamp output, both of which were highlighted as low in the February 2020 record. Finally, inspect the rear exhaust section for corrosion and ensure the off‑side rear stop lamp and seat‑belt webbing are functional, as these items were previously cited as defective.