2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FT12 SXM

The vehicle appears to be in a stable condition following its most recent MOT pass on 31 December 2025 at 85,789 miles. This follows a period of corrective maintenance in late 2024, where the vehicle failed due to a major exhaust leak, worn suspension arm bushes, and perishing tyres. The absence of advisories in the most recent test suggests that the previous mechanical and consumable issues were addressed effectively, bringing the vehicle back to a compliant state. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,128 miles per year. The record shows steady usage from 26,197 miles in 2015 up to the current 85,789 miles. There are no significant gaps in testing or periods of long-term inactivity that would suggest the vehicle has been sitting idle for extended periods. This steady usage pattern generally implies more predictable wear on mechanical components compared to vehicles subject to extreme high-mileage or long-term stationary periods. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the vehicle's structural integrity due to a recurring history of corrosion. The tester flagged front sub-frame corrosion in both December 2021 and December 2023. While the 2023 report noted the corrosion was not seriously weakened, the presence of this issue across multiple years suggests a persistent environmental factor that requires careful physical inspection to ensure no further degradation has occurred. Further inspection should focus on the suspension and exhaust systems to confirm the 2024 repairs were thorough. Given the previous failure of the nearside front suspension arm bushes and the major back box leak, checking for any residual vibrations or abnormal exhaust noise is prudent. Finally, while the tyres were flagged for perishing in late 2024, the clean 2025 result indicates they were likely replaced, but a physical check of the sidewalls for cracking remains a standard requirement for any older vehicle.