2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · LD61 AVE

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 3 April 2026 at 137,661 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day which suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying immediate issues to ensure the car remained legal. The lack of advisories across the 2025 and 2026 testing periods indicates a consistent level of mechanical upkeep and structural integrity. The mileage pattern aligns with typical annual usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,177 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 9,527 miles between the September 2022 test (125,362 miles) and the 2023 test (134,889 miles), representing a period of regular use. However, the vehicle covered only 560 miles between March 2025 and April 2026, indicating very recent low-use which is generally beneficial for vehicles of this age as it prevents seal drying and component degradation often associated with long standing periods. While the record is clean of recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on common failure points for this generation of Astra at high mileage. A buyer should check for corrosion on the rear sills and suspension mounting points, as these areas often fail despite a clean MOT history. Given the recent drop in mileage frequency, the tester should also inspect for cracking in rubber bushes and surface corrosion on the brake discs that may have suffered during the period of lower use.