2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DL12 AEV

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 23 February 2026 at 120,662 miles, with the preceding four annual tests also returning passes and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring advisories or failures across the five-year DVSA history. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 23 February 2026 at 120,661 miles with no defects cited, immediately superseded by the same-day pass at one mile higher, which points to an administrative or documentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 8,619 against the vehicle's 14-year life, a typical use profile for a 2012 hatchback. The records show consistent yearly increments: 96,997 miles in February 2023, 104,811 in February 2024, 113,217 in February 2025, and 120,662 in February 2026. The owner covered roughly 7,800 to 8,500 miles between each test, with no standing periods or mileage spikes that would raise concern over drivetrain fatigue or prolonged corrosion exposure. Given the clean MOT ledger, no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity issues have been flagged by testers. The absence of advisories on binding calipers or exhaust emissions across five tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable wear within limits. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of underside corrosion and suspension components, as a test pass with no defects recorded does not equate to a measured report on component life remaining. The same-day fail and pass at near-identical mileage warrants a check of the DVSA certificate to confirm the failure reason was clerical. Otherwise the vehicle's history implies disciplined annual servicing and light-to-moderate use, with no evidence of skipped upkeep or deferred mechanical repairs.