2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KW08 BCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 March 2026 at 164,309 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of failing just days before a successful pass. In both March 2025 and March 2026, the car failed the initial test but passed retest within a week, suggesting that the previous owner engaged in reactive maintenance to rectify specific issues immediately after a test failure. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,128 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the Astra covered 12,770 miles, while it clocked another 11,406 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. This regular usage indicates the car has been driven frequently rather than left to sit, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components and mechanical seals, despite the high total mileage on the drivetrain components. While the recent tests show no outstanding advisories, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. At 164,000 miles, Vauxhall Astras of this era are prone to corrosion on the rear sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting points. You should check for perished control arm bushes and worn coil springs, as these are common points of failure on high mileage vehicles. Given the previous retests, verifying the brake system for binding calipers or thin discs is essential to ensure the issues that triggered past failures were properly addressed rather than temporarily patched.