2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SC09 GXL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record through its most recent inspections. The latest MOT conducted in February 2024 at 103,981 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met minimum standards. While the history shows occasional failures on the same day as passes, the immediate re-tests suggest that identified issues were rectified promptly rather than being allowed to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,117 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2024, the Astra covered 22,004 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 11,000 miles annually during that specific period. The gap of 13,659 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows regular operation, which generally helps prevent the degradation of seals and components often associated with long periods of stationary storage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may not always result in minor MOT advisories. Given the clean nature of recent passes, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is advisable to ensure no hidden wear has developed. Since the record does not list specific recurring faults from the previous failures, verifying the brake fluid and condition of the discs will confirm if the previous owner maintained the braking system beyond the basic legal requirements.