2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FP13 JFV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on February 12, 2026 at 148,302 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner has consistently addressed issues immediately following test failures. While the most recent record shows a failure just ten days prior at 148,300 miles, the subsequent pass indicates that the specific defect identified was rectified quickly to bring the vehicle back to safety and emissions standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per annum. This rate suggests regular operational cycles rather than long periods of neglect or standing. Between the January 2024 test at 131,707 miles and the January 2025 test at 139,110 miles, the car covered 7,403 miles, which is slightly below the annual average. However, the jump of 9,192 miles between January 2025 and February 2026 indicates a recent increase in usage that may accelerate the wear on mechanical components. Because the record lacks specific defect descriptions for the failures in January 2024 and February 2026, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common Astra failure points. At this mileage and age, close attention should be paid to suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and corrosion on the rear chassis. Given the recent failures, the inspector should verify the brake discs for thinning and check the condition of the exhaust system to ensure no underlying mechanical issues remain despite the recent MOT pass.