2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BV12 AAY

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 6 July 2026 MOT at 92,168 miles, with only a minor off‑side rear tyre condition recorded. Over the past three years the record shows a shift from repeated failures in 2023‑2024 to consecutive passes in 2025 and 2026, indicating an improving maintenance pattern despite the persistence of tyre‑related advisories. Mileage has risen from 27,816 miles in September 2017 to 92,168 miles in July 2026, averaging roughly 6,500 miles per year – a figure typical for a vehicle of this age. No large mileage gaps appear; the vehicle accumulated about 4,600 miles between the 2018‑09‑08 and 2019‑09‑16 tests, then roughly 1,600 miles to the 2020‑09‑02 test, and continued steady increments thereafter. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than prolonged storage, and the recorded mileage aligns with the wear patterns observed. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the tyre condition, confirming that the off‑side rear tyre’s cracking has not progressed and that all tread depths meet legal limits. The recurring oil‑leak advisory (noted in 2020, 2025 and earlier) warrants a visual inspection of the engine bay and a check for any drip onto the gearbox. The fuel‑cap sealing issue flagged in 2023‑2025 should be verified for a secure, non‑temporary cap. The intermittent MIL warning (recorded in 2023 and 2024) calls for a diagnostic scan to ensure no underlying engine fault remains. Finally, the windscreen washer malfunction and occasional light‑intensity reductions noted in 2023‑2024 should be tested, and the exhaust system inspected for any lingering leaks, especially around the flexible section identified in 2024.