2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · FH12 SVP

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 January 2026 at 95,765 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 28 January 2025 at 79,419 miles confirms no advisories or mechanical faults carried forward. The record shows no recurring defects across the five entries, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle. The car covered 60,617 miles at the November 2022 test, rose to 63,464 by January 2024, then jumped to 79,419 by January 2025 and 95,765 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 16,000 miles in the final year, well above the long-term average of 6,840 annually, suggesting heavier recent use. A failed test on 28 January 2025 at 79,419 miles shows no recorded defects, pointing to an administrative or process rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with an immediate clean pass logged the same day. The sparse and clean MOT history gives the buyer little to act on from past advisories. No tester flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the record. Given the age and the sharp mileage rise in the last twelve months, a physical inspection should still check for worn coil springs, degraded suspension bushes, and early structural rust on sills and subframes that a pass with no defects would not capture. Verify in person that the higher recent mileage has not accelerated clutch or drivetrain wear, and confirm tyre and brake pad condition matches the stated 95,765 miles. The absence of advisories implies prior owners addressed issues pre-test, but a 2012 chassis warrants a closer look at underbody integrity before purchase.