2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EX62 LUE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and demonstrates a stable maintenance trend following previous intermittent failures. The most recent test on 21 February 2025 at 92,424 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the owner has successfully addressed previous mechanical issues. While the history shows instances of failing the initial test presentation, the subsequent clean passes suggest the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard for its age. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,585 miles between the January 2023 test at 76,675 miles and the February 2024 test at 89,260 miles. Since then, the car has covered 3,164 miles in the final sixteen months leading up to the 2025 test. This lower annual usage generally reduces the rate of wear on rubber-based components and consumables compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the specific defect codes for those failures are not detailed in this summary. Given the age of the Astra, it is vital to inspect the suspension bushes and control arms for tearing or play, which are common points of failure on this model. Also check the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles can sometimes mask deep-seated rust that develops over long periods of standing.