2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FV09 URN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. While the most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 88,543 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, the recorded failure exactly one day prior at 88,542 miles is unusual. This suggests a minor administrative error or a very specific, easily rectifiable fault that was addressed immediately before the retest. Beyond this brief anomaly, the Astra has maintained a clean record without any recorded advisories or failures over the last four testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Between October 2022 and December 2025, the car covered 12,008 miles, indicating a consistent and light usage pattern of roughly 4,000 miles annually during that period. Low mileage typically results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from degradation of rubber components, such as seals and bushings, if the car has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and age-related wear that the MOT does not always capture. Given the age of the Astra, check for corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and underbody mounts where these models often fail. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or tearing, as these can perish regardless of low mileage. Since the MOT record is clean, verify the lack of fluid degradation and ensure the brake calipers have not seized due to the low annual usage.