2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · GU09 ABN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear improving trend in its recent testing history. The most recent MOT conducted on 8 November 2023 at 144,857 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This represents a significant improvement over previous years where the vehicle struggled to meet minimum standards. The transition from multiple failures to a completely clean pass sheet suggests that the current owner has addressed underlying mechanical issues and is maintaining a higher standard of preventative care. At 17 years old, this deVauxhall Astra has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a car of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 4,700 miles covered between November 2021 and November 2022, and approximately 6,000 miles recorded between November 2022 and November 2023. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to perished seals or seized components. However, as the last test was recorded over eighteen months ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for its annual retest, necessitating an immediate inspection to ensure the condition has not degraded. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the failures in 2021 and 2022, although the record does not specify the exact faults for those dates. Recurring failures at this mileage bracket often point to issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust corrosion. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for structural rust on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as these are common failure points for this Astra generation. The inspector should also check for binding brake calipers and the condition of the brake discs to ensure the clean 2023 result reflects the current state of the braking system.