2014 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · GL14 ADX

The 2014 Vauxhall Astra remains roadworthy per the latest MOT test conducted on 12 January 2026 at 76,453 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, evidenced by five consecutive annual passes from January 2022 through January 2026, each showing zero advisories. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical light use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The records show 41,132 miles on 21 January 2022, rising to 47,593 by 19 January 2023, then 56,319 on 23 January 2024, 67,540 on 30 January 2025, and 76,453 on 12 January 2026. Annual increments average near 6,400 miles with no testing gaps. Such a clean sequence suggests previous owners maintained statutory compliance, though absence of advisories limits insight into consumable condition. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components despite the unblemished MOT trail. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension wear, or brake defects, yet at 76,453 miles the Astra's coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for fatigue. A technician should examine structural integrity underneath and confirm exhaust emissions remain within limits beyond the test bay. Previous owners cleared every examination without fault, implying basic upkeep was not skipped. A pre-purchase review of service history and a road test to detect any binding calipers or steering play remains prudent given the car's maturity.