2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS63 SFZ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend in maintenance consistency. The most recent test conducted on June 15, 2024 at 111,186 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been successfully addressed, and the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal safety and emissions standards. The recorded mileage of 111,186 miles over 13 years averages to approximately 8,553 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a car of this age. The data shows a consistent usage rate, with 10,110 miles covered between April 2022 and March 2023, and another 5,680 miles followed until the June 2024 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of seals and rubber components. While the recent MOT is clean, the history of failures in April 2022 and March 2023 suggests the vehicle has required specific repairs to remain roadworthy. Since the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in the summary, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common Vauxhall Astra failure points. Focus on checking for structural corrosion on the subframe and rear sills, check the condition of the suspension bushes, and inspect the brake calipers for binding or uneven wear patterns to ensure the previous faults do not recur.