2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FN62 UMR

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 February 2026 at 105,499 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a minor administrative failure in early 2025. The vehicle shows no escalating mechanical faults across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,500 miles, typical for a 14-year-old car. The records trace a steady climb: 81,703 miles in February 2023, 93,504 in February 2024, 103,408 in February 2025, and 105,499 by February 2026. The only anomaly is the 2025 sequence, where the tester logged a failure on 26 February at 103,405 miles with no defects cited, followed by a pass the next day at 103,408 miles. This points to a paperwork or identification error rather than a mechanical defect. No long-standing gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 105,000 miles of service. The MOT history flags no corrosion, exhaust emissions breaches, or structural integrity concerns, which suggests previous owners kept the shell and drivetrain within test limits. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all five tests, consumable wear such as tyre tread and wiper blades was evidently addressed before each examination. The clean sheet offers reasonable assurance, but only a ramp inspection will confirm hidden fatigue in steering joints or subframe mounts not visible during a standard MOT.