2014 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · CF14 CFP

The most recent DVSA examination on 14 August 2026 records a clean PASS with no defects or advisories noted, and this is consistent with the pattern established over the preceding test cycles. With passes also recorded in August 2025, August 2024, and August 2023, the vehicle has demonstrated sustained roadworthy compliance across four consecutive tests. The only anomaly is the failure dated 27 August 2024, which was attributable entirely to the front and rear registration plates not conforming to specified requirements, both flagged as Major defects. This is a presentation and legal compliance matter rather than a mechanical or structural concern, and the immediate retest the following day resulting in a pass confirms the issue was rectified promptly without any underlying chassis, braking, suspension, or emissions problem. Overall, the maintenance trend reads as stable and consistent, with no pattern of escalating wear items or recurring component failures. At 98,642 miles over approximately twelve years of service, this Astra has covered a broadly average annual mileage of around 8,220 miles per year, which sits squarely within expected parameters for a family hatchback of its age. There is no evidence in the supplied MOT data of unusually long standing periods or conversely of rapid mileage accumulation that might suggest heavy motorway use or commercial application. The even spacing between annual tests, combined with broadly proportionate odometer progression, suggests the vehicle has been used regularly and reasonably consistently rather than left idle for extended spells or worked particularly hard. For a turbocharged or naturally aspirated petrol Vauxhall of this generation and mileage, the drivetrain should still have meaningful service life remaining provided routine servicing has been carried out at the correct intervals, particularly regarding cambelt or timing chain attention depending on the specific engine variant fitted. Given the clean MOT record and the absence of any advisories relating to suspension components, brake condition, tyres, exhaust integrity, or structural corrosion, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on age and calendar-related deterioration rather than chasing specific flagged defects. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles over five years old regardless of tread depth, and the spare or inflation kit should be checked for condition and usability. Brake discs, particularly on a car that may have seen periods of light use, are prone to surface corrosion and binding calipers from standing; a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to confirm the calipers release cleanly and there is no pulling, shudder, or juddering under braking. The twelve-volt battery should be load tested, as batteries typically require replacement on a four to six year cycle, and the charging system should be verified to ensure no parasitic drain has flattened it during any quieter periods of ownership. Other calendar-sensitive items warrant close attention during a pre-purchase inspection. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable all degrade over time and should be renewed on a mileage or age basis as recommended by the manufacturer; the service book should be scrutinised for evidence that these have been addressed, rather than relying solely on the odometer. The underside of the vehicle, including the subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and coil springs, should be examined for any rust or impact damage, particularly around the rear axle and exhaust mounting points which are known corrosion areas on Astras of this era. The exhaust system should be checked for blowing joints, deteriorated mounting rubbers, and any signs of an earlier advisory not carried forward into the MOT record. Finally, a thorough road test should be conducted over varied surfaces to listen for any clonks from the front suspension over speed humps, humming from wheel bearings, or vibration from the drivetrain, all of which would indicate wear items approaching replacement even though they have not yet been flagged at test.