2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FP12 FNN

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 108,404 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed attempt on the same date at 108,396 miles shows no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle was promptly retested and cleared. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2012 car. The records show 92,608 miles in July 2022, 97,986 in July 2023, 103,635 in July 2024, and 108,404 in July 2025. That equates to roughly 5,400 miles per year across the documented period, below the 7,743 average implied by the total. The clean pass history with no advisories across five consecutive tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current and addressed wear before each examination. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of recorded advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion were not flagged, but a 14-year-old Vauxhall is prone to subframe rust and perished rubber components that a visual test can miss. Verify the structural integrity underneath and check for binding calipers or exhaust emissions drift using a road test. Given the twin 17 July 2025 entries, confirm with the seller that the failure was paperwork-related and obtain the VT30 refusal notice if available. Otherwise the vehicle's documented care pattern implies a low-risk purchase for its age, provided an independent pre-sale check validates the unrecorded mechanical condition.