2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DL14 AEC

The 2014 Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy based on the most recent DVSA test conducted on 26 January 2026 at 97,181 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing consecutive clean passes and no advisories. A single anomaly appears in the form of a failure on 16 January 2025 at 90,423 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass on 17 January 2025 at 90,427 miles; this suggests prompt rectification of a non-mechanical or procedural issue rather than ongoing mechanical decline. Registered in 2014, the vehicle has covered approximately 97,181 miles over twelve years, equating to a typical annual average of 8,098 miles. The recorded tests show measured yearly use: 75,698 miles on 18 January 2023, 83,293 on 10 January 2024, 90,427 on 17 January 2025, and 97,181 on 26 January 2026. This equates to roughly 7,000 to 7,600 miles per annum, a slight tapering in the most recent interval. The sparse but clean record indicates regular annual testing and no flagged wear on consumables such as tyres or wiper blades, implying the previous owners maintained basic statutory compliance. Despite the absence of recorded defects, a buyer should physically examine structural integrity and mechanical components typical for a high-mileage Astra of this age. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess subframe and sill corrosion. The unexplained fail on 16 January 2025 warrants scrutiny of the test certificate or garage correspondence to confirm no hidden fault was suppressed. Given the clean advisories, previous owners appear to have addressed routine items, yet only an in-person inspection can verify the condition of exhaust emissions and hidden rust.