2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DV62 FSO

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 116,103 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with four consecutive passes between October 2022 and August 2025 showing clean sheets. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 August 2025 at 116,101 miles carrying no recorded defects, corrected within twenty-four hours, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2012 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,293 miles per year across its life. The record shows 89,154 miles on 10 October 2022, rising to 98,568 by 17 October 2023, then 107,238 on 7 October 2024, and 116,103 by August 2025. Annual use held near 8,500 to 9,000 miles with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglect or heavy drivetrain stress. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's fourteen-year age and 116,000 miles. No advisories were raised on corrosion or exhaust emissions in the record, yet structural integrity beneath sills and subframes warrants checking for hidden rust. The same applies to tyre condition and wiper blades, which consumables the MOT did not flag but fall due for wear at this mileage. The prior owner kept the test schedule current and cleared the 2025 failure promptly, implying reasonable basic upkeep. Without recurring faults or worsening patterns in the data, the Astra reads as a low-risk used purchase pending a hands-on check of aged components the MOT cannot capture.