2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LP61 GXU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record indicates a significant lack of recent testing data. The last recorded MOT occurred in January 2022 at 148,577 miles, which resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. Given that the current date is July 2026, the vehicle is now over four years out of its last test. This gap in documentation makes it impossible to verify the current state of mechanical components or structural integrity over the last several years of its operation. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between January 2020 at 109,322 miles and January 2021 at 128,347 miles, the car covered nearly 19,000 miles in a single year, suggesting a period of high usage. However, the rate slowed significantly leading into the 2021 and 2022 tests. The absence of any MOT entries since early early 2022 suggests the vehicle may have been stationary for long periods or has been operated without mandatory annual inspections. A physical inspection is mandatory to address the multi-year data gap. The buyer must focus on the chassis and mounting points for structural corrosion, as rust is a common failure point for this Astra generation if left untreated. Because no tests have been performed in years, the condition of rubber components such as suspension bushes and brake lines may have perished from age. The tester should also check for seized brake calipers and the condition of the tyres, as the record provides no insight into the wear of these consumables since the 2022 test.