2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DA12 PFO

The Vauxhall Astra shows a passed MOT as of 1 September 2023 at 199,958 miles, leaving the vehicle roughly 22 months untested against today's date. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with no defects or advisories logged across any of the four tests. The two failures recorded on 17 May 2022 and 1 September 2023 carry no listed defects, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Mileage sat at 187,753 when the car failed in May 2022, then rose to 188,156 for the pass four days later. By September 2023 the reading reached 199,958 at the pass and 199,985 on the same-day failure, giving an average of about 14,283 miles per year over its 14-year life. The gap between May 2022 and September 2023 covers roughly 11,800 miles, a normal annual rate, though the record is sparse with only four entries and no advisories to reveal wear patterns. A buyer should still inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs in person, as high mileage of nearly 200,000 makes undetected wear likely despite the clean MOT sheet. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion deserve close checking given the age and salt-exposure risk on a 2012 hatchback. The twin same-day fail-and-pass entries suggest the seller or tester rushed paperwork; confirm the V5C and actual test certificate before purchase. Given the 22-month lapse since the last test, the car may now require a fresh MOT before road use. Budget for consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions checks regardless of the historic clean record.