2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DA12 EXE

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 September 2024 at 167,389 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2021 to 2023 also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 14 September 2021 at 153,036 miles with no defects recorded, immediately superseded by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, indicating an administrative or data-entry error rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record shows 153,036 miles in September 2021, rising to 159,526 by September 2022, 164,220 by September 2023, and 167,389 by September 2024. This equates to roughly 4,000 to 5,500 miles per year across the documented period, well below the implied annual average of 11,956 miles and suggesting lighter recent use. The clean pass history across four consecutive years reflects consistent basic upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The absence of advisories across all tests means wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural corrosion was not flagged by testers, but at 167,389 miles these components sit beyond typical service intervals. The 2021 duplicate entry with a failure and no recorded defects warrants confirmation that the DVSA record carries no hidden compliance flag. Given the clean MOT trail and low recent annual mileage, the vehicle shows no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural decline. Prospective owners should verify service history for timing belt, clutch, and drivetrain condition, as these are not captured by MOT testing and carry elevated risk at this mileage.