2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KF57 FVG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test on 29 September 2022 at 110,472 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just one week prior at 110,427 miles. This sequence suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified issues to meet legal standards, yet the lack of advisories in the final pass leaves the current state of minor-related mechanical wear or corrosion unknown. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age. With 110,472 miles recorded over 18 years, the Astra averages approximately 6,137 miles per year. This aligns well with the national average for older cars and suggests moderate wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The data shows steady usage of roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles between annual tests from 2020 to 2022, indicating the car was not subjected to long periods of inactivity which often lead to seized brakes or perished seals. Because the last MOT was conducted nearly four years ago, the current roadworthiness is unverified and carries significant risk. A buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, specifically the sills and subframe mounting points where rust is common on this model. Given the time elapsed since the last test, the inspector should check for binding calipers, perished suspension bushes, and leaking fluid components. The absence of recorded advisories in 2022 does not guarantee these components remain sound; it only confirms they were not at failure threshold during that specific inspection.