2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SH64 FPF

The most recent MOT test on 5 January 2026 shows a pass, but the vehicle exhibits a recurring trend of underbody corrosion. This issue first appeared as an advisory in January 2025 and has persisted through the most recent inspection. While the vehicle passed its latest test, the presence of ongoing structural corrosion suggests a stable but persistent degradation of the underbody components. The vehicle has covered 68,420 miles over its 12-year lifespan, averaging approximately 5,702 miles per year. This represents low annual mileage for a 2014 model. The MOT records show consistent annual testing, though the mileage data is not explicitly provided for every individual year to track specific accumulation rates between tests. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's underbody to assess the extent of the light corrosion noted in both 2025 and 2026. The history also shows previous issues with suspension components, specifically corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs flagged in February 2024. Although the fuel cap failure in February 2024 was resolved, the recurring advisories regarding exhaust leaks in 2021 and 2022 indicate that the exhaust system has been a point of concern in the past. The record also highlights intermittent issues with consumables, such as the dangerous tyre tread depth failures in February 2022 and tyre perishing noted in January 2025. Given the low mileage, the cracking or perishing of tyres may be a result of age rather than heavy use. Inspecting the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the exhaust system and coil springs is necessary to ensure these previously flagged issues have been adequately addressed.