2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LR62 SZC

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass rate. The most recent MOT on 20 June 2025 at 116,328 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern of clean tests dating back several years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation shows a significant and sudden increase in recent years. Between June 2022 and June 2023, the vehicle covered 25,219 miles, rising from 57,677 to 82,896 miles. This represents a sharp departure from its earlier usage patterns. Since June 2023, the annual mileage has stabilised to approximately 5,500 miles per year. While the total mileage of 116,328 is typical for a 2012 model, the period of high intensity use in 2022 and 2023 likely accelerated the wear on drivetrain components and suspension. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a fourteen year old Astra and suggests either a very diligent maintenance regime or a lenient testing history. A buyer should manually inspect the chassis and sills for corrosion, as structural rust is common for this era of Vauxhall but is not always flagged if it has not yet reached a critical failure point. Given the high-mileage spike recorded in 2023, a physical check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is recommended to ensure no fatigue has set in. The buyer should also verify the condition of the brake discs and pads, as the record does not explicitly mention replacements despite the significant distance covered. Checking the service history for oil changes during that high-mileage period will confirm if the engine was properly supported during its most intensive year of use.