2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LL62 HWN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean result of its most recent inspection. The final MOT test conducted in August 2022 at 96,002 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows intermittent failures in earlier years, the transition to a clean pass suggests that the previous owner addressed necessary repairs to maintain the vehicle's operational condition. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. Between August 2021 and August 2022, the Astra covered 13,429 miles, which represents a period of higher usage. However, there is a significant gap between the last recorded MOT in August 2022 and the current date of June 2026. This four-year lapse in official testing means that age-related component failure, such as perished rubber in suspension bushes, seized brake lines, or fluid degradation, may have unnoticed despite the relatively low mileage. A in-person inspection should focus on the areas most susceptible to degradation during periods of inactivity. Given the 2020 and 2021 failures were followed by clean passes, the buyer should verify the current integrity of the exhaust system and the condition of the braking components. Pay close attention to structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as these common Vauxhall vulnerabilities worsen over time. Because the vehicle has not been tested in four years, a thorough check of tyre sidew cracking and brake caliper corrosion is essential to ensure the car remains safe for immediate road use.