2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YR12 AED

The Vauxhall Astra shows a roadworthy status from its latest pass on 19 May 2025 at 73,161 miles, yet that certificate lapsed in May 2026 and as of 15 July 2026 the vehicle requires a fresh MOT. The DVSA entry also logs a failure on that same date and mileage with no defects recorded, pointing to an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical concern. Across the visible record from 24 October 2022 to 18 October 2024, the maintenance trend is stable, with passes at 64,387, 69,149 and 71,557 miles respectively, each showing no advisories or faults. Mileage progression sits low for a fourteen year old hatchback. The odometer climbed 4,762 miles between the October 2022 and October 2023 tests, then 2,408 miles to October 2024, and a modest 1,604 miles by May 2025. Such totals average around 5,200 miles per year and suggest light use with probable periods of inactivity. The dataset is sparse before late 2022, but the unbroken clean sheet from that point implies the previous keeper maintained statutory compliance without neglect. With zero recurring defects or structural warnings on file, a buyer should still commission a hands-on inspection of age prone components. Vauxhall Astras of this generation frequently harbour corrosion on subframes and sills, degraded suspension bushes, and tired coil springs even when MOT advisories are absent. The tester noted no binding rear calipers or worn brake discs, but extended standing can seize handbrake linkages and perish rubber mounts. A pre-purchase examination must verify exhaust emissions, tyre tread, and wiper condition, though these are minor consumables. The absence of recorded faults across five tests indicates careful ownership, yet the lapsed MOT means immediate retesting is mandatory before road use.