2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · NV11 BPE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 148,472 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior at 148,466 miles. This suggests an administrative error or a minor component fix was rectified immediately, as the vehicle subsequently cleared without issues. Since 2022, the Astra has maintained a clean record without advisory entries. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between September 2022 at 105,699 miles and September 2025 at 148,472 miles, the car covered 42,773 miles, showing a steady rate of roughly 14,000 miles per year in that specific interval. This indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for preventing mechanical components from seizing, though it also places standard wear on rubber bushes, suspension bushings, and drivetrain components. While the MOT history is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of age-related degradation common to this generation of Astra. Focus on the structural integrity of the sills and the rear subframe, where corrosion often develops hiddenly before it triggers an MOT failure. Given the mileage exceeds 148,000 miles, inspect the shock absorbers for leaks and check for excessive play in the control arm bushings. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the previous owner addressed issues before they failed, but the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of brake disc thickness and the condition of the exhaust system.