2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · NG14 MPZ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following its most recent test on 18 August 2025 at 99,989 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the Astra failed its initial test just days before a successful result, suggesting that the previous owner addressed specific defects only when compelled by law rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,332 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 87,072 miles and August 2024 at 93,233 miles, the car covered 6,161 miles, followed by another 6,756 miles leading to the 2025 test. This steady usage pattern indicates the vehicle is driven regularly, which generally benefits the mechanical condition of rubber-based components and seals compared to long periods of inactivity. While the most recent MOT recorded no defects, the history of failures in 2024 and 2025 warrants a close physical inspection of the areas most likely to trigger a last-minute failure. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension bushes and control arms for wear or tear, as these are common failure points on this Astra generation. Given the mileage approaching the 100,000-mile mark, checking the condition of the brake lines and looking for corrosion on the exhaust system is essential to ensure the recent passes were not masking deeper structural or mechanical degradation.