2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AF12 XLS

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 February 2026 at 58,366 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from February 2022 through to the current certificate. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low across the recorded history. The car covered just 2,825 miles between the February 2022 test at 48,541 miles and the February 2026 test at 58,366 miles, averaging under 710 miles per year over that span. Against a 14-year lifespan this equates to roughly 4,169 miles annually, indicating light use with no abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation that would suggest irregular servicing or clocking. The DVSA record itself is sparse, showing only passes with no advisories, which limits insight into wear on consumables. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the likelihood that low mileage reflects periods of standing rather than active road use. Dormant storage accelerates perishing of rubber components and surface corrosion on structural members even when test results stay clean. No recurring faults or structural defects appear in the official history to direct a focused mechanical investigation. The absence of advisories across five tests implies prior owners addressed issues before each examination, though the lack of recorded wear means in-person checks on exhaust emissions and underbody integrity remain prudent before purchase.