2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · CX13 RXT

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 11 March 2025 at 135,412 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Across the four available MOT entries from 2022 to 2025, every test resulted in a pass with no advisories or faults raised. This consistent clean sheet indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets statutory roadworthiness requirements. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2013 car. The record shows 90,568 miles on 9 March 2022, rising to 102,626 by 14 March 2023, 117,667 by 12 March 2024, and 135,412 by 11 March 2025. That equates to roughly 13,000 to 18,000 miles added each year, with no standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse in detail but uniformly clean across all four years. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the unblemished history. The absence of advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, and underbody corrosion were not flagged, yet a 13-year-old vehicle at 135,000 miles will carry consumable wear not captured by a pass result. Examine the exhaust system, subframe, and sills for structural rust, and check tyre condition and brake pad thickness. The previous owners appear to have kept the Astra to a basic but effective upkeep schedule, given four consecutive passes with no recorded defects. No recurring mechanical faults emerge from the record to suggest worsening trends. The clean MOT trail offers reasonable assurance, though in-person verification of wear items remains prudent before purchase.