2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FL61 EPA

The Vauxhall Astra shows a stable maintenance trend with a clear roadworthy status. The most recent test on 20 August 2021 at 85,993 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met statutory standards at that point. However, the absence of any MOT data since mid-2021 leaves the current condition unverified nearly five years on. The recorded mileage of 85,993 at the 2021 test equates to roughly 6,142 miles per year across the car's fourteen years, a typical usage rate for a 2012 hatchback. The single entry provides no evidence of rapid accumulation or prolonged standing, though the complete lack of tests after August 2021 means the odometer reading is now stale and the true current mileage is unknown. A clean one-entry history offers little insight into owner care patterns beyond that single pass. A buyer must commission a fresh MOT and independent inspection before purchase. With no advisories logged in 2021, the tester raised no concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion at 85,993 miles. Still, fourteen-year-old Vauxhalls are prone to subframe rust and worn coil springs that a five-year test gap will conceal. Prior to committing funds, verify the brake calipers are free, check for binding handbrake mechanisms, and inspect sills and suspension mounts for corrosion. The low annual mileage suggests light use, but the expired MOT history means consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades may have degraded through disuse rather than wear.