2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · SF64 OSB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT is now significantly out of date. The most recent test conducted in September 2022 at 112,964 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car was in good mechanical order at that time. However, because nearly four years have elapsed since the last inspection, the current state of consumable components and safety systems cannot be verified without a fresh test and physical examination. The recorded mileage of 112,964 miles over twelve years averages to approximately 9,400 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. There is a consistent history of use between 2017 and 2020, where the car covered roughly 41,000 miles, followed by a 23,700-mile interval before the 2022 test. The failure in November 2020 at 89,224 miles highlights a lapse in preventative maintenance regarding a fractured offside rear coil spring and rear brake pads worn below the 1.5mm threshold. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, they suggest the previous owner reacted to failures rather than performing proactive servicing. A prospective buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking assembly, given the history of spring fractures and thin pad material. The significant time elapsed since the last MOT makes it vital to check for rubber degradation in suspension bushes and surface corrosion on brake discs, which can accelerate when a vehicle sits for extended periods. Checking the exhaust system for structural integrity is also necessary to ensure that no new corrosion issues have developed since the 2022 certification.