2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DS12 ABN

The vehicle presents a clean and stable MOT history with no recorded failures or advisories across the last five years of testing. The most recent inspection on 17 March 2025 at 128,172 miles confirms the vehicle met all required standards with no defects noted. This consistent pass rate suggests a reliable maintenance pattern and a lack of recurring structural or mechanical issues such as suspension bushing wear, brake binding, or exhaust corrosion. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 14-year-old vehicle. Between 2021 and 2022, the car covered approximately 5,850 miles, and it has since seen a significant increase in annual usage. Between the March 2022 test at 61,513 miles and the March 2023 test at 107,898 miles, the vehicle covered 46,385 miles in a single year. This jump indicates a shift from light, occasional use to much higher annual mileage, which naturally accelerates the wear on consumable components like tyres, brake discs, and shock absorbers. While the MOT record is exceptionally clean, the recent increase in mileage means a physical inspection should focus on components subject to heavy use. You should check the condition of the suspension arms, coil springs, and various rubber bushes to ensure the increased mileage hasn't caused premature degradation. Given the vehicle's age and the higher recent usage, inspecting the brake pads and discs for uneven wear or scoring is also advisable. The lack of advisories regarding corrosion or emissions throughout the recorded history is a positive indicator of the vehicle's structural integrity and engine health. However, because the MOT is now over 15 months old, a fresh inspection is necessary to check for any recent development of leaks, tyre tread depth issues, or light failures that have occurred since the March 2025 test.