2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MV59 SPX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent record, having passed its MOT in November 2021 at 113,480 miles with no defects recorded. This suggests a period of consistent maintenance following a period of reactive mechanical attention. However, the record is now over four years out of date, meaning the current mechanical condition of the vehicle is unverified and does not reflect the present state of safety-critical components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,675 miles per year over its seventeen-year life. Between November 2018 and November 2021, the Astra covered 12,441 miles, indicating steady but light usage. The significant gap in data after the 2021 test suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods or was used infrequently, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid-related issues despite the low overall mechanical wear. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking and suspension systems due to recurring failures in these areas. The November 2019 failure at 107,043 miles highlighted critical wear on both front and rear brake pads, pitted front discs, and a worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joint. While these were ostensibly rectified, the 2020 advisories for multiple tyres reaching legal limits and cracking indicate a pattern of previous neglect regarding basic consumables. A thorough check of the current corrosion on the chassis and the integrity of the suspension bushings is essential, as the age of the vehicle increases the risk of structural oxidation regardless of low mileage.