2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL13 PBU

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 4 August 2025 at 147,556 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though it followed a failure on 24 July 2025 at 147,273 miles where the DVSA system logged no specific defects, indicating the car was likely presented with a paperwork or identification discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared every annual test from 2022 through 2024 with no advisories. Mileage has accumulated in a typical pattern for a 13-year-old car, rising from 102,424 miles at the 2 August 2022 test to 112,865 by 20 July 2023, then 130,339 by 1 August 2024 and 147,556 by the 2025 tests. That equates to roughly 11,350 miles per year, with the largest single-year jump being just under 18,000 miles between mid-2023 and mid-2024. No standing periods or sudden gaps appear in the record, and the clean advisory-free history suggests previous owners kept basic statutory testing current without deferred entries. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the mileage now exceeds 147,000. The absence of recorded advisories means no corrosion, exhaust emission breaches, or binding calipers were flagged, but high-mileage Vauxhall Astras of this era commonly develop subframe rust and worn track rod ends that a road test would expose. Verify the July 2025 failure cause in person, as the zero-defect log offers no mechanical clue and may reflect a clerical rejection rather than a fault-free presentation.