2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · FG62 BYJ

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 83,714 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from November 2022 through October 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 3 November 2023 at 82,358 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, followed by a pass three days later at 82,401 miles. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2012 vehicle. From the 7 November 2022 test at 80,897 miles to the 28 October 2025 test at 83,714 miles, the car covered just 2,817 miles across nearly three years, averaging under 1,000 miles annually. Earlier, the gap between the 2022 and 2023 entries shows only 1,504 miles added. Such low accumulation implies extended periods of standing, which on a 14-year-old hatchback raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and dormant corrosion rather than worn drivetrain parts. A buyer should physically inspect the brake calipers and discs for binding or surface pitting caused by inactivity, and examine suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking from prolonged storage. The clean MOT history offers no advisories on exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or tyre condition, but the 2023 double-entry with a defect-free failure warrants confirmation that the DVSA record reflects a genuine no-fault retest rather than omitted data. Given the sparse and clean record, no recurring mechanical trend is evident. The previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current, though low mileage means in-person checks on consumables like wiper blades and tyre sidewalls remain sensible before purchase.