2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FN62 VMZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 12 March 2025 at 193,812 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from January 2022 through January 2024 also passed cleanly. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or mechanical deterioration across the four-year DVSA record. The odometer reads 193,812 miles against a 2012 build date, equating to roughly 13,844 miles per year and placing this car well above typical use for its age. Mileage advanced from 151,690 in January 2022 to 165,853 in January 2023, then jumped to 186,265 by January 2024 and 193,812 by March 2025. The 2023 to 2024 period shows the heaviest annual accumulation at over 20,000 miles, while the latest gap ran fourteen months rather than twelve. No test gaps or lapsed coverage appear in the sequence. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories across four tests suggests the previous keeper addressed wear before each examination, though high mileage at this age warrants direct inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper condition. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for scoring or binding given the accumulated distance. Structural integrity beneath sills and subframes demands a physical check for corrosion the test bay did not flag. The buyer should still commission a pre-purchase inspection. Consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions remain unremarkable in the record but reflect only the test-day state. Drivetrain components carrying near 194,000 miles carry inherent wear risk not captured by a pass result.