2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FP08 FNG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent three years of testing history. The latest MOT test conducted in February 2023 at 171,679 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met the minimum standard at that time. This follows a consistent trend of clean passes between 2019 and 2022, suggesting the previous owners addressed necessary maintenance before issues escalated into failures. At 171,679 miles over eighteen years, the Astra has averaged approximately 9,500 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical UK usage averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between November 2019 and December 2020, and another 9,000 miles between December 2020 and February 2022. The lack of significant gaps in mileage recording suggests the car was used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which helps prevent internal corrosion and seized brake components. While the recent history is clean, the high mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of areas common to 2008 Vauxhall Astras. A buyer should specifically examine the structural integrity for corrosion along the rear sills and wheel arches, as these areas often fail as the chassis ages. Given the mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for wear or leaks. Since the last recorded test was over three years ago, the current state of the brake pads, discs, and tyres must be verified to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the 2023 certification.