2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · ML09 OPR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record despite two recent testing anomalies. The most recent inspection on 29 April 2025 at 76,285 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one day prior. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing immediate non-compliance issues identified by testers, ensuring the vehicle remains within legal standards rather than allowing a trend of mechanical degradation or structural decay. At 17 years old with only 76,285 recorded miles, this Astra averages approximately 4,500 miles per year, indicating light usage or significant periods of inactivity. There is a notable gap in the record between the December 2022 test and the April 2024 test, during which the vehicle sat relatively stationary, covering only 3,831 miles. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, long-term standing on a Vauxhall vehicle of this age can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and accelerated corrosion that is not captured by mileage alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and rear mounting points, as these areas are prone to rust on this generation regardless of low mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, the infrequent use necessitates a close check for cracked suspension bushes and perished brake hoses which may become brittle over time. Given the back-to-back failures in 2024 and 2025, verify that the specific items which caused those failures were rectified with high-quality parts rather than temporary fixes.