2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · K29 YLS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a recent clean record following a period of mechanical concern. The most recent test in May 2026 at 64,119 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. This follows two consecutive years of clean passes in 2024 and 2025, suggesting the car is currently being maintained to a high standard despite its age. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a twelve-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2018 and October 2020, where the vehicle covered only 15,672 miles in two years. However, usage has increased more steadily since 2023, with nearly 4,000 miles recorded between the most recent back-to-back tests. This low-mileage profile often leads to degradation of rubber components and seals, which is reflected in the historical fault data. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that triggered past failures in 2022. The failure in November 2022 identified a water pump leak and a scored offside front brake disc; while these are now passed, a visual inspection should check for any signs of residual coolant weeping or uneven wear on the brake rotors. Additionally, the 2022 advisory noted corrosion on the inner face of the rear left disc, which should be monitored to ensure the rust has not progressed toward the structural integrity of the mounting points. The history also shows a trend of neglecting basic consumables, specifically evidenced in 2019 and 2021 where all four tyres were flagged as being near the legal limit. While the current record shows no tyre advisories, the buyer must verify the tread depth and age of the rubber, as the low annual mileage suggests the tyres may be dry rotting or cracking on the sidewalls despite having sufficient tread.