2008 Vauxhall Astravan 1.3L Diesel · FN08 VTU

The Vauxhall Astravan presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 3 November 2023 at 242,326 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from November 2021 to November 2022 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 2 November 2021 at 224,794 miles, reversed three days later on 5 November 2021 at identical mileage with no defects listed, which suggests a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The recorded mileage shows consistent annual use across the available history. Between 5 November 2021 and 3 November 2022 the van covered 8,938 miles, then 8,594 miles to 3 November 2023, against a lifetime average of roughly 13,463 miles per year. At 242,326 miles on an 18-year-old light commercial, the odometer reflects heavy service but the MOT gaps are narrow and the accumulation is steady rather than sporadic. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and age. The clean MOT record means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity issues were flagged by testers, but the absence of advisories at this mileage is unusual and may reflect test tolerance rather than component condition. Prior to purchase, verify the 2 November 2021 failure reason through DVSA documentation and confirm the vehicle has not stood unused since the November 2023 test. Check tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and underbody for structural rust, as these consumables and corrosion points fall outside the scope of a clean pass certificate.