2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AK63 OSG

This Vauxhall Astra presents an exemplary MOT record. Every test in the available history passed first time with zero defects recorded, and the most recent examination on 4 December 2025 at 117,454 miles returned a completely clean sheet. That is an unusually strong result for a twelve-year-old family hatchback and points to consistent, attentive maintenance rather than neglect. The trend is stable and, if anything, improving in terms of the gap between tests showing no deterioration in condition. The mileage accumulation tells an interesting story. Between the May 2022 test at 61,879 miles and the December 2022 test at 65,523 miles, the car covered just 3,644 miles in seven months, suggesting a period of light use or possible standing. From that point onward the annual mileage increased markedly: 14,080 miles over the following eleven months, then 21,726 miles in the thirteen months to December 2024, and 16,125 miles in the year leading to the most recent test. The car has clearly been worked harder in recent years, which is worth bearing in mind when assessing wear on consumables and mechanical components that do not always surface as MOT defects. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. At this mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers may be approaching replacement age even if they pass an MOT visual check. Brake disc thickness and pad life should be verified, along with the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. The exhaust system, particularly the flexible joint and mounting rubbers, deserves close scrutiny for corrosion or cracking. Underbody condition around the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points should be checked for any signs of structural corrosion, which an MOT only catches once it becomes severe. The Astra's record suggests a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order, but the jump in recent annual mileage means wear-and-tear items are likely closer to the end of their service life than the MOT history alone might imply. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, tyres, and exhaust condition would be a prudent step before committing.