VAUXHALL ASTRA2012 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently maintains a high roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean MOT pass recorded on 13 June 2026 at 98,760 miles. This most recent result indicates a significant improvement in maintenance standards compared to previous years, as the car has shown zero defects across the last three annual tests. The trend suggests the current owner is proactively addressing mechanical wear that had previously flagged the vehicle. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in the records between September 2021 and June 2023, during which the car covered only 380 miles. Since that period, usage has resumed at a steady rate, averaging roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. This regular use is generally beneficial for a Vauxhall of this age as it prevents the degradation of rubber components and seals that often occurs during long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the September 2021 test flagged thin front and rear pads along with pitted rear discs. While these issues appear to have been rectified given the clean passes since 2023, the buyer should check for any caliper binding or ensure the brake fluid has been flushed. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and structural corrosion on the chassis is also necessary, as these are common points of failure for the Astra that do not always trigger an MOT advisory until they become critical.