2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DN13 AAK

The Vauxhall Astra presents a current roadworthy status following the 2025-07-06 MOT pass at 151,639 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, though the same-day failure on 2025-07-06 showing no defects points to an administrative anomaly or immediate retest rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in January 2024 and October 2022 returned passes with clean sheets. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or worsening mechanical issues in the data. Mileage accumulation tracks close to the typical 11,665 miles per year for a 2013 model. The 2022-10-18 test at 137,144 miles preceded the 2023-10-24 failure at 148,809 miles, a rise of 11,665 miles over twelve months. A striking gap appears between the 2023-10-24 failure and the 2024-01-10 pass: the odometer moved only six miles to 148,815, implying the car sat idle or underwent a prompt rectification with minimal road use. From January 2024 to July 2025 the clock advanced just 2,824 miles, signalling reduced running in the later period. The sparse record lacks intermediate tests but stays free of flagged wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the car's thirteen-year age and 151k mileage. The tester never logged binding calipers or worn brake discs, yet high-mileage Astras commonly develop such fatigue unseen by a basic MOT. Examine exhaust emissions and structural integrity around sills and arches. The twin 2025-07-06 entries with no defects demand clarification from the seller; obtain the full DVSA test certificate to confirm the failure cause.