2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · WT09 BEN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance record over the last four years. The most recent test on October 4 2025 at 58,539 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite a failure entry on the same day showing no specific faults. This suggests an administrative error or a minor technicality that was rectified immediately. Since 2022, the Astra has maintained a clean history without any recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 44,181 miles and October 2024 at 48,162 miles, the car covered only 3,981 miles over two years. A more significant increase of 10,377 miles occurred between 2024 and 2025. This low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber seals and brake components from prolonged inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage. While the MOT record is clean, the low annual mileage warrants a check for brake disc corrosion or seized calipers which often result from infrequent use. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and the coil springs for sagging, as these degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Given the age of the vehicle, verifying the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans is essential to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed despite the clean test history.