2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS62 EUW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT test without defects. The test on 29 October 2025 at 110,614 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded faults, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a minor issue was identified and immediately rectified prior to the retest. Since the 2022 inspection, the Astra has maintained a clean record with no advisories or failures noted, indicating a consistent level of basic mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 93,884 miles and October 2025 at 110,614 miles, the car covered 16,730 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 5,500 miles annually. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress motorway use or high-mileage commuting, though the age of the vehicle remains a factor for age-related degradation of rubber and plastic components. While the MOT history is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components that are not monitored during the annual test. At 110,000 miles, the suspension should be checked for worn lateral bushes and perished coil springs, as these often fatigue at this stage. The chassis should be examined for corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting points, as the MOT only flags structural rot once it becomes significant. Given the low mileage, verifying the state of brake fluid and the condition of tyres is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing.