2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FP13 EKF

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 July 2025 at 88,479 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 13 September 2024 at 81,866 miles also passed clean. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with MOT standards over the past three years. The mileage pattern reveals an irregular usage profile against the 13-year age and typical 6,806 annual average. A failed test on 6 September 2023 at 115,938 miles preceded a pass the next day at 116,002 miles, both with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a genuine fault. By September 2024 the recorded mileage had dropped to 81,866, and the 2025 figure of 88,479 confirms a low annual running rate of roughly 6,600 miles since the 2023 peak. Such a sharp reversal from over 116,000 to under 82,000 implies either a clock adjustment, a data entry error, or a change of use after a high-mileage period; the buyer should verify the odometer integrity before purchase. Given the clean MOT record with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, no specific component failures are flagged for immediate concern. The absence of recorded wear items such as tyres or wiper blades across five tests is unusual and may reflect conservative testing or omitted minor notes. A physical inspection should still confirm brake caliper operation, exhaust emissions, and underbody rust given the vehicle's 2013 build date and the unexplained mileage discrepancy. The previous owner appears to have maintained basic test compliance, though the 2023 mileage swing undermines confidence in the recorded history. Prospective buyers should obtain service invoices and a professional mileage check to validate the 88,479 figure before committing.