2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SM12 AAY

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 10 November 2025 at 160,096 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the two most recent annual tests showing clean passes and no advisories logged against suspension, braking, or structural components. The recorded mileage of 160,096 over roughly 14 years equates to about 11,435 miles per annum, a figure consistent with typical private use for this model age. Between the October 2023 failure at 140,034 miles and the October 2024 failure at 153,390 miles the car covered some 13,356 miles, then added 6,706 miles to the November 2025 pass. The DVSA record is sparse, showing only pass and fail events with no defects cited, which limits deeper wear analysis but suggests no outstanding tester concerns at the tested dates. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's mileage and the absence of advisory data in the record. The repeated same-day fail then pass entries in October 2023 and October 2024, both with no defects recorded, imply administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, yet they warrant confirmation that no latent corrosion or exhaust emission non-compliance was overlooked. Given the clean recent history, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory test compliance, though the lack of advisories across 20,000 miles of use at this age is unusual and may reflect minimal scrutiny rather than fault-free condition. Prior to purchase, verify underside structural integrity and check for binding calipers or worn tyres not captured in the official entries.