2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DN65 AAZ

The 2025‑10‑23 MOT at 80,547 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, though the front and rear brake discs were recorded as worn but not excessive under 1.1.14 (a) (i). Since the 2021 failure at the same mileage, where thin pads and illegal tyre depth were noted, the vehicle has shown improvement, with each subsequent test recording only minor wear and no further failures, indicating a stable or improving maintenance trend. The mileage record spans 11 years and shows a steady increase of roughly 7,300 miles per year, with no prolonged periods of inactivity; the jump from 27,606 miles in July 2020 to 40,740 miles in December 2021 represents a 13,134‑mile surge in one year, indicating regular use rather than long standing. All intervening years contain a test, and the incremental mileage accumulation remains consistent, suggesting the car has been driven consistently without major gaps. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) which points to possible alignment or suspension bush wear, and on the repeated brake disc and pad wear, prompting inspection of caliper binding, brake disc thickness, and suspension components such as bushes and coil springs. Structural rust should be examined around the wheel arches and chassis, especially given the age, while the absence of major defects in recent tests suggests the vehicle remains fundamentally sound if these items are verified.