2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FY58 ADX

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in August 2025 at 101,633 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the previous owners have proactively addressed necessary repairs to keep the vehicle in testing condition. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per annum. The data shows a steady usage pattern, such as the 14,700 miles driven between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 15,600 miles between August 2023 and August 2025. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the interval between tests suggests periods of stationary use. Low mileage on older vehicles can sometimes lead to age-related degradation, such as rubber cracking in suspension bushes or seized brake calipers due to lack of movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, as the Astra of this era is prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Although the recent MOT records are clean, the failure in August 2023 at 85,953 miles indicates a specific mechanical or emission issue required immediate attention before the retest. Verify the condition of the brake discs for signs of pitting and check the flexibility of the tyre rubber compounds, as low-mileage cars often suffer from perished-rot despite having significant tread depth.