2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SM12 ABU

This Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass rate over the last five years. The most recent test on 16 October 2025 at 111,659 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similar clean result in October 2024, suggesting the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without lingering mechanical issues. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,976 miles per year. Between 92,299 miles in October 2022 and 111,659 miles in October 2025, the car covered 19,360 miles. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The MOT history is unusually clean for a 14 year old vehicle, with almost no recorded defects or advisories across multiple years. The only anomaly occurred on 6 October 2023, where the car failed and passed three days later at 97,233 miles. Because the record lists no specific defects for either the failure or the subsequent pass, the nature of that fault remains undocumented. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas the MOT tester may have overlooked or that do not trigger a failure. Given the age and mileage, check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion, particularly on the sills and chassis rails, as the lack of advisories does not guarantee the absence of early-stage rust. Verify the service history to ensure oil changes and timing belt intervals were followed, as the MOT record only confirms basic roadworthiness rather than comprehensive mechanical health.