2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN59 XTA

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 13 November 2023 at 110,324 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle carries a clean MOT history across its four available entries, showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. This indicates the car met minimum legal standards at each examination, though the sparse record limits deeper insight into wear patterns. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 17 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,490 miles per year against the 110,324 miles recorded. The tests show gentle annual use: 99,128 miles on 8 December 2021, 103,602 miles on 3 December 2022, and 110,320 miles on the failed then passed test of 13 November 2023. A notable anomaly appears on that date where the car failed at 110,320 miles with no defects listed, then passed hours later at 110,324 miles, suggesting an administrative or documentation error rather than a genuine mechanical defect. No long standing gaps or rapid accumulation are present in the data. Given the absence of recorded faults, a buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of age related components not always captured in a pass result. At 110,324 miles and 17 years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will likely show consumable wear even if within limits on test day. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be checked, as the MOT history offers no advisories to confirm or deny hidden rust progression. The clean record implies previous owners maintained basic legal compliance, but the lack of advisories across four tests is unusual for a Vauxhall of this age and may reflect lenient testing rather than pristine condition. A pre purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains prudent before purchase.