2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SH58 GWX

The August 2023 MOT at 107,440 miles passed, confirming that the vehicle was roadworthy after the July 2023 failure at 107,418 miles; however, the repeated suspension and tyre defects indicate a maintenance trend that is uneven rather than steadily improving. With a 2008 registration and 107,440 recorded miles, the annual average is about 5,969 miles, which is low for its age; mileage rose sharply from 103,000 miles in August 2022 to 107,440 miles in August 2023, a gain of 4,440 miles in one year, while earlier intervals such as 2017‑2020 showed a faster accumulation of roughly 17,650 miles per year, suggesting periods of reduced use followed by intensified driving. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the near‑ and off‑side swivel pins and bushes, the sub‑frame pins, and the coil springs for any sign of looseness or fracture, verify that the anti‑roll bar linkages are free of excessive play, and examine the brake discs for pitting, scoring or thinning beyond the recorded wear, as well as the condition of the pads and the tyre tread depth, which has repeatedly approached or fallen below the 1.6 mm legal limit; also check for corrosion on the rear axle and exhaust components, and confirm that the recent remedial work addressed the July 2023 suspension failures.