2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · WF58 FZB

The 2025-10-03 MOT at 34,292 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating that the maintenance trend has stabilized after the 2023 suspension and wheel repairs. The vehicle, a 2008 Vauxhall Astra now 18 years old, has accumulated 34,292 miles, averaging about 1,905 miles per year; the record shows a steady increase from 18,024 miles in September 2016 to the present, with no abrupt jumps and continuous testing every year except 2023 when two consecutive tests were conducted. A buyer should therefore focus on the front suspension components flagged in the 2023 failure – the anti‑roll bar ball joints and lower arm pins/bushes – checking for play, excessive wear and proper lubrication, while also examining the front wheel for distortion and ensuring tyre tread meets the legal limit; inspection of the brake system for binding calipers, disc condition and fluid integrity is advisable given the age, and a visual assessment of the chassis and wheel arches for structural rust should be undertaken to verify long‑term durability.