2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SC12 NFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 June 2025 with 115,157 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improvement following a period of multiple advisories and a failure. While previous tests highlighted recurring issues with suspension and exhaust components, the clean sheet from the latest inspection suggests that the previously identified mechanical faults have been addressed since the last testing cycle. At 115,157 miles, the Astra has averaged approximately 8,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of fourteen years. There is a notable gap in records of over 17,000 miles between July 2022 and July 2023, during which the vehicle saw a higher rate of use compared to its average. Since that period, the mileage accumulation has stabilized at roughly 5,500 miles per annum, indicating a shift toward lighter usage rather than heavy commuting or long-term neglect. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as both offside and nearside suspension arm pins and bushes were flagged as worn in both 2023 and 2024. Although these did not result in immediate failure, the recurring nature of these advisories suggests a tendency to wear in this area. Additionally, the buyer should verify the condition of the rear coil springs—specifically for corrosion—which were noted as issues in 2023 and 2024—and check the exhaust mounting to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the previous repairs.