2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SH58 XLP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record through its most recent inspection. The test in November 2025 at 142,116 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the Astra is currently meeting the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in November 2024 at 126,393 miles, the immediate pass on the retest suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly without delay. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 104,921 miles and November 2025 at 142,116 miles, the car covered 37,195 miles, showing a steady usage pattern that avoids the risks of long periods of stagnation which often lead to brake corrosion or perished rubber components. The annual intervals between the MOT tests indicate a consistent approach to maintaining the vehicle's legal roadworthiness status. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and lower chassis components, as these are the most common points of failure for an Astra of this era. Despite the clean recent history, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look for developing corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting points. Checking the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is also vital as these components often show wear once a vehicle surpasses the 140,000-mile mark regardless of the MOT outcome.