2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AJ62 BYZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 40,941 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. The mileage pattern shows consistently low annual use for a 2012 vehicle. From the 19 August 2021 test at 27,822 miles, the car accumulated just 13,119 miles over the following four years, averaging roughly 3,280 miles per year. The largest single-year movement was 3,176 miles between August 2023 (33,508 miles) and August 2024 (36,189 miles). No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the record, and the DVSA data is sparse but entirely clean across all five entries. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the fault-free history. Low mileage combined with a 14-year age implies the Astra may have stood unused for extended periods, which accelerates perishable component degradation not always visible at test. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for cracking or binding that a pass certificate does not preclude. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be physically examined given the vehicle's age. The clean MOT record suggests prior owners kept basic upkeep current, but the absence of advisories across five tests means no wear trends were logged for tyres, discs, or exhaust emissions to track.