2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DN12 ADZ

The Vauxhall Astra shows a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its available MOT history. The most recent test on 24 May 2022 at 122,281 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle met statutory standards at that point. Four prior annual tests between 2017 and 2020 also passed without fault, so the documented maintenance record presents no worsening or recurring mechanical concerns. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,734 miles per year. The records show 64,739 miles on 5 May 2017, rising to 74,503 by 11 May 2018, then 82,943 on 10 May 2019 and 88,998 on 17 April 2020. A substantial gap follows the 2020 test, with the next recorded examination not until May 2022 showing 122,281 miles. That 33,283-mile jump over a two-year period suggests either reduced testing frequency or a period of heavier use, though the clean pass argues against neglect of core systems during that span. The absence of advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion means the MOT record gives no direct warning signs for those assemblies. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs and calipers for binding or wear, given the age and the unexplained mileage gap. Suspension components and underbody structural integrity warrant physical checks for corrosion that a visual MOT may not capture on a 2012 chassis. Given the sparse but clean history, previous owners appear to have kept the car to pass standard without accruing flagged faults. The 2022 test is now over four years old relative to today's date, so a fresh MOT and mechanical appraisal are essential before purchase to confirm the Astra remains roadworthy.