2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · FJ63 VOT

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 148,099 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from October 2022 through October 2024 also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or escalating mechanical faults across the recorded history, indicating consistent statutory compliance. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2013 registration, averaging roughly 11,392 miles per year against the 148,099 miles recorded. The records show steady accumulation: 129,269 miles on 3 October 2022, 139,366 on 4 October 2023, 144,780 on 22 October 2024, and 148,099 on 15 October 2025. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 3 October 2022 at 129,269 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass on the same date at identical mileage, which points to an administrative retest rather than a genuine mechanical defect. The clean MOT sequence gives no cause to suspect unresolved suspension bushes, corroded structure, or worn brake discs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody corrosion, coil springs, and exhaust emissions given the car's thirteen-year age and high total mileage. The absence of advisories across four years suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but MOT passes alone do not confirm consumable condition between tests. Prior to purchase, verify service history and check tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and fluid levels that fall outside MOT scope. The duplicate October 2022 entry warrants a glance at the DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed defect data exists. Otherwise the documentary evidence supports a sound used purchase from a mechanical-record standpoint.