VAUXHALL ASTRA2002 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the suspension system. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 103,427 miles, it did so with multiple advisories that were previously flagged as failures. The transition from a clean record in August 2023 to a series of failures in 2024 and 2025 indicates that components are now reaching the end of their functional life and require consistent reactive attention rather than preventative maintenance. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 103,427 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. The data shows a significant stagnation in usage between August 2023 and August 2024, where the car covered only 243 miles in twelve months. This pattern of low use often suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which accounts for the accelerated perishing of rubber components and tyres, as seen with the cracked nearside rear tyre noted in the 2025 tests. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and exhaust system. The record shows a recurring issue with corroded rear coil springs that led to a fractured nearside front spring in 2024. The tester also identified an excessively worn bush top mount on the offside front shock absorber in 2025, suggesting the entire suspension assembly is degrading. Furthermore, the minor leak in the central rear exhaust remains an open advisory, which will likely result in a failure if the corrosion continues to progress before the next test.