2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CX64 WGF

The 2014 Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 40,948 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults. The clean run since the 2023 failure indicates the vehicle's condition has held steady rather than deteriorated. Recorded mileage sits at 40,948 against an approximate 12-year lifespan, equating to roughly 3,400 miles per year. The owner drove 2,713 miles between the October 2022 test at 36,114 miles and the July 2024 pass at 38,827 miles, then added only 2,121 miles to the September 2025 test. Such low annual use suggests prolonged standing periods, which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen despite the clear MOT sheet. The only blemish is the failure on 7 August 2023 at 38,577 miles, reversed three days later at 38,579 miles with a pass and no defects logged. This points to a paperwork or minor pre-test fault corrected immediately, not a structural or mechanical defect trend. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions appear across the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounts given the low-use profile and age. Check for structural rust and degraded flexible brake hoses that a pass with no defects would not capture. The absence of recurring faults implies conscientious basic upkeep, but standing time remains the chief risk on this Astra.