2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS12 CUY

The 2012 Vauxhall Astra presents a clean roadworthiness picture as of its most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 76,426 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the last three annual tests. The duplicated fail and pass entries on the same dates in 2024 and 2025 show administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical defects, as both failures list no defects. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,459 miles against a 14-year lifespan, which is low for this model age. The record moves from 66,520 miles at the June 2023 test to 71,575 miles in June 2024 and 76,426 miles by June 2025, giving a steady ~5,000-mile yearly accumulation. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglect but also no deep insight into consumable wear cycles. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low use over fourteen years can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and underbody seams even when MOT tests show clear. The absence of advisories means the tester saw no immediate risk, not that components are new. Check the exhaust emissions system and tyre sidewalls for perishing before purchase. The same-day fail-pass pattern in 2024 and 2025 suggests the owner used a drive-in centre that processes quick retests; this implies basic compliance but not proactive maintenance. Verify service records independently to confirm fluid changes and cambelt interval history.