2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL14 VDX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes in recent years. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 76,640 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards. This follows a three-year trend of clean passes, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle effectively and addressed any minor issues before they escalated into mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 72,681 miles and the 2025 test at 76,640 miles, the vehicle covered 3,959 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for the health of seals and mechanical components. The lack of significant spikes in mileage indicates a predictable wear pattern on the vehicle's drivetrain and suspension systems. While the record is largely clean, a buyer should still physically inspect specific areas common to this age and model. The single failure in September 2022 at 65,142 miles was a simple nearside headlamp aim issue, which is an adjustment fault rather than a mechanical failure. However, because the car is over a decade old, an inspection should check for surface corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, as the MOT does not always flag rust until it becomes structural. Checking the condition of rubber suspension bushes and tyres is also prudent, as low-mile vehicles can suffer from material degradation over time.