2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FP08 VWF

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 142,171 miles on 28 August 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across recent years. The vehicle cleared every test that recorded a result, and no advisories or defects appear in the official DVLA data. A failed entry on 28 August 2025 at the same mileage and another on 30 August 2023 at 117,944 miles show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for an 18-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,900 miles per year against the 142,171 miles recorded. The jump from 117,944 miles on 30 August 2023 to 129,335 miles on 27 August 2024 added 11,391 miles, then 12,836 miles to the August 2025 figure. These are consistent yearly totals with no standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes evident in the chain. The clean MOT history gives no flagged items for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the cycle from 2023 to 2025. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and brake component condition, as an 2008 vehicle at this age commonly develops unseen rust and worn consumables not caught in a pass with no advisories. The twin failure entries with zero defects suggest the previous owner addressed paperwork or retest timing promptly rather than neglecting mechanical care. Given the sparse but clean record, a pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth and wiper blades remains sensible, though the history implies basic upkeep was maintained.