2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · OU08 ACX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted on 14 December 2021 at 160,406 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car met the minimum legal safety standards at that time. The history shows instances of failure immediately prior to passes, but the successful re-tests suggest that the previous owner was willing to address necessary repairs to secure a valid certificate. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's eighteen-year age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between December 2019 and December 2020, the Astra covered 3,784 miles, followed by nearly 9,000 miles in the subsequent year leading to the December 2021 test. This suggests variable usage patterns rather than heavy annual strain. However, the last recorded test occurred four and a half years ago from the current date of June 2026, meaning the current mechanical state and structural integrity of the vehicle are unverified by DVSA records. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components most susceptible to wear on high-mileage Vauxhall models of this era. Given the lapse since the last official test, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe mounting is essential. The buyer should also inspect the rubber bushings in the suspension for cracking or tearing, as these are likely to have perished over eighteen years. Since no advisories were noted in the final test, the current condition of the brake discs, calipers, and tyre tread must be manually verified to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the 2021 entry.