2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN58 EOT

The 2009 Vauxhall Astra presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 101,468 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring faults and implies consistent, basic upkeep by prior keepers. Annual mileage sits well below typical class averages for a 17-year-old vehicle. From the 2021 test at 89,657 miles to the 2025 test at 101,468 miles, the car covered only 11,811 miles across four years, averaging roughly 2,953 miles per year. The record shows no gaps in testing and no sudden accumulation spikes; each October or November examination logged modest increments, confirming light use and likely periods of standing. A clean MOT sheet with no advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. At this age and low mileage, rubber suspension bushes, track rod ends, and subframe mounts may have degraded through age rather than wear, and standing time raises the risk of seized brake calipers or flat-spotted tyres. The tester raised no corrosion flags, yet structural integrity around sills and suspension mounting points should still be checked for hidden rust. Prospective buyers should verify the condition of brake discs and pads for binding after storage, confirm coolant and timing belt history, and inspect exhaust emissions under cold start. The official record supports a sound mechanical baseline, but hands-on checks remain essential given the vehicle's low-use profile.