2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH63 UTW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 with 100,932 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car maintained two clean passes between 2024 and 2025. While the most recent test identified a minor oil leak, the tester determined it was not excessive enough to warrant a failure, suggesting a slow weeping seal that requires monitoring rather than an immediate mechanical de-catastroph. At 100,932 miles over 12 years, the Astra averages approximately 8,400 miles per year. This figure aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 8,000 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry. A buyer should specifically inspect the engine bay to locate the oil leak noted in the February 2026 test to ensure it is not originating from a front crank cover or sump seal. The failure in early 2023 regarding perishing tyres on both rear wheels indicates the previous owner occasionally neglected age-related rubber degradation, though these were rectified immediately. Given the mileage and age, a thorough physical check of the suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion is essential, as these are common points of structural failure on the Astra model at this stage.