2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · LS12 VNW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on April 1 2025, at 107,495 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has passed without any recorded defects or advisories in its two most recent tests. While the history shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the immediate re-tests suggest the owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults to maintain legal compliance rather than allowing defects to persist across testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The car progressed from 89,082 miles in April 2023 to 98,557 miles in March 2024, and then to 107,495 miles by the 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining rubber components, seals, and braking systems. The interval between tests remains consistently annual, suggesting a predictable usage pattern for the Vauxhall. Despite the clean records in the recent passes, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the suspension and underbody. Given the age and mileage, the Astra is prone to corrosion on the rear subframe and exhaust mounting points, which often do not fail until they reach a structural threshold. The lack of advisories in the record is unusual for a vehicle of this age, so a prospective buyer should manually check for signs of weeping shock absorbers or perished suspension arm bushes to ensure the clean MOT history reflects genuine mechanical health rather than a superficial inspection.