VAUXHALL ASTRA2013 · 1.6L Petrol

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection on 11 November 2025 at 69,200 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently cleared the test without recorded defects over the last two years. While the record shows two failures in October 2025 and November 2024, these were immediately followed by passes, suggesting that any issues identified by the tester were rectified promptly by the owner rather than representing a pattern of escalating mechanical failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 4,708 miles driven between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and another 4,258 miles recorded between the 2024 failure and the 2025 pass. This low mileage typically implies less wear and tear on drivetrain components and brake assemblies, though long periods of inactivity between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid acidity, and age-related corrosion. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components that suffer from time rather than distance. Given the age of the Astra, check the suspension bushes for cracking and the coil springs for signs of surface rust, which often manifest despite low mileage. Since the record shows no historical brake failures, test the brake calipers for binding that may have appeared since the last test. Inspect the underside for the sills and floor pans to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the clean MOT history.