2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WV59 KSF

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 18 March 2025 at 85,867 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared every annual examination from 2023 through 2025 without a single advisory or noted fault, indicating the tester found no concerns across brakes, suspension, emissions, or structural integrity at each attendance. Recorded mileage sits at 85,867 against a 2009 build, equating to roughly 5,051 miles per year and marking this Astra as low-use for its seventeen years. The log shows 71,711 miles on 14 March 2023, 76,995 at the 5 March 2024 pass, and 85,867 by March 2025, a steady climb of around 4,500 to 9,000 miles annually. The sparse, clean record gives little scope for wear analysis, though the low totals suggest lighter cycling of consumables such as tyres, discs, and bushes than a high-mileage sibling would show. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished history. The two failed entries on 14 March 2023 and 5 March 2024 both list zero defects, pointing to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault, yet such anomalies warrant confirmation the V5C and test certificates align. At this age, Vauxhall Astra subframes and sills court corrosion even when standing idle, so the inspector must probe chassis legs, rear beam, and floor pan for rust the MOT did not capture. Given the 15-month gap since the last test, the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers should be checked for deterioration from static storage. Low mileage combined with standing periods often hardens rubber mounts and pits brake discs, so a road trial remains essential before purchase.