2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FN09 YJT

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 5 September 2023 at 117,967 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable as no defects were recorded at that test. The preceding failure on 31 August 2023 at the identical mileage of 117,967 miles is anomalous, as the DVSA record shows no defects cited for that failure. This suggests an administrative or presentational issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle was subsequently certified roadworthy four days later without further mileage accrual. At roughly 17 years old the Astra shows 117,967 recorded miles, equating to about 6,939 miles per year which is typical for a vehicle of this age and reflects consistent rather than sporadic use. The MOT history is sparse, containing only the two 2023 entries at the same odometer reading, so no rapid accumulation or extended dormant periods can be evidenced from the supplied data. The lack of earlier tests in the record prevents assessment of long-term wear patterns on consumables or drivetrain components. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's 2009 manufacture date and the absence of historical advisory data. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for age-related degradation that a clean MOT does not preclude. Exhaust emissions and binding calipers should be verified on a cold start, as the brief 2023 record offers no insight into these systems beyond the recent pass. Given the unexplained fail-with-no-defects entry in late August 2023, the buyer ought to obtain the full DVSA test certificate and any garage paperwork from that period. This will confirm whether the initial failure concerned documentation or a rectified fault cleared within the same mileage window before the September pass.