2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF11 GPX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT conducted on 10 February 2023 at 131,143 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met the minimum standard at that time. However, the history of immediate failures followed by passes in the previous two years suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying faults only when prompted by testing. The recorded mileage of 131,143 miles over 15 years averages to an annual run of approximately 8,743 miles. This figure aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family hatchback of this age. The data shows a consistent progression of mileage, moving from 105,796 miles in March 2021 to 119,121 miles in February 2022, and reaching 131,143 miles by February 2023. This steady accumulation of roughly 12,000 to 13,000 miles per year in the recent period suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing which should help prevent internal degradation of seals and fluids. Because the last recorded test occurred over three years ago today, the vehicle is currently out of test and its present condition is unverified. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and rear subframe which are common failure points for this Astra generation. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the final test, the inspector should specifically check for signs of worn suspension bushes, perished rubber hoses, and binding brake calipers to ensure no significant mechanical issues have developed since the 2023 certification.