2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VO62 ABZ

The Vauxhall Astra passed its most recent MOT on 9 May 2023 at 162,667 miles, leaving it over three years without a fresh test as of today. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with only minor consumable and fluid issues flagged. No structural, suspension, or brake failure points appear in the record, though the long gap since the last test means current condition is unverified by DVSA data. Mileage rose from 118,751 in November 2018 to 162,667 by May 2023, an average of roughly 8,800 miles per year across that span, below the lifetime average of 11,619. The owner logged 26,134 miles between the November 2020 test at 144,362 miles and May 2023 at 162,667, a slow accumulation suggesting lighter use or periods off the road. Records before 2018 are absent, so early-life care cannot be assessed from this history. The May 2023 tester noted an oil leak, not excessive, and offside front tyre wear on the edge at 162,667 miles. The same edge wear on that corner appeared earlier on 16 November 2019 at 135,023 miles, pointing to a recurring alignment or suspension bush issue rather than simple neglect. A buyer should inspect front tracking, lower arm bushes, and the offside strut mount for wear. Brake condition drew minor advisories in March 2022 at 151,533 miles, with pitted front discs and thin pads, while November 2019 also logged a defective wiper blade. These are consumable items, not structural risks. Given the elapsed test gap, a buyer must confirm present brake disc thickness, pad depth, tyre tread across all corners, and trace the oil leak to its source before purchase.