2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · OU12 ABF

The Vauxhall Astra last recorded an MOT pass on 27 May 2023 at 196,305 miles with no defects noted, a result now over three years old relative to 21 July 2026 and therefore expired if the car remains in use. The maintenance trend across the available records reads stable, with consecutive passes on 10 June 2022 and 27 May 2023 showing zero advisories. An anomalous pair of entries on 3 April 2021 lists both a fail and a pass at 171,447 miles, each with no faults recorded; this reflects an administrative irregularity rather than a mechanical defect. Mileage accumulation reflects high use for a 2012 vehicle. The odometer read 169,919 miles on 28 January 2020, crept to 171,447 by 3 April 2021, then rose to 196,305 by 27 May 2023. The early span covered only about 1,500 miles in fourteen months, suggesting the car stood idle or saw minimal service. The later period added roughly 24,800 miles in just over two years, restoring the long-term average to near 14,000 miles per annum. Such total mileage demands scrutiny of drivetrain and suspension parts despite clean test sheets. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints given the age and distance travelled. The tester logged no corrosion or structural concerns, yet sills, subframes, and brake lines warrant close examination for rust. Brake discs and calipers may exhibit wear or binding after extended service; tyre condition and exhaust emissions must be verified against current standards. The absence of advisories implies previous owners met baseline legal requirements, but offers no assurance of component longevity beyond the test bay.