2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FN12 MXF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent data. The final MOT test conducted on January 18, 2023, at 106,596 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a failure occurred earlier that month in January 2022, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly without a pattern of chronic mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-mileage usage, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year over the last fourteen-year period. Between December 2019 and December 2020, the Astra covered 7,235 miles, followed by a further 1,612 miles between December 2020 and January 2023. However, as the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is now over three years overdue for its last recorded MOT. This significant gap creates a risk regarding the current state of rubber components, fluids, and braking systems that have not been inspected for several seasons. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the lower chassis and suspension components, as these Vauxhall models are prone to structural corrosion and perished rubber bushes. Given the lapse since the last test, a thorough check of the brake caliper condition and the integrity of the exhaust system is essential. Because the record shows no prior advisories, the inspector must actively look for emerging rust or leaks that may have been missed during the 2023 test but have developed during the subsequent years of use.