2013 Vauxhall Astra SRI Cdti S/S 2.0L Diesel · BN63 ULR

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 102,805 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a period of consistent passes, despite a single failure in February 2025 when the car stood 92,992 miles. The fact that the vehicle cleared the subsequent test without advisories suggests that previous issues were addressed and do not represent a chronic mechanical decline. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old diesel, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between the December 2022 test at 71,351 miles and the February 2025 test at 93,138 miles, the car covered over 21,000 miles in fourteen months, indicating a recent spike in usage compared to the earlier years. However, the interval has settled back to roughly 10,000 miles over the last year, which is generally beneficial for a diesel engine to maintain fuel system health. While the MOT record is currently clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components prone to wear on this specific Astra model. Given the age and mileage, focus on the condition of the front control arm bushes and rear coil springs, as these often degrade before triggering an MOT failure. You should also check for surface corrosion on the rear sills and inspect the brake lines for pitting, as the record does not explicitly detail structural integrity or brake component thickness until they reach a failure threshold.