VAUXHALL ASTRA2014 · 2.0L DIESEL

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent examination. On 11 September 2025 at 52,406 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded after an initial failure the same day for a non-functional windscreen washer, a trivial fix. The maintenance trend is improving and stable; the 2024 and 2025 tests show clean passes, and the serious faults seen in 2023 were corrected. Recorded mileage sits at 52,406 against a 2014 build, an average of roughly 4,367 miles per year. The car covered only 3,170 miles between the August 2023 test at 44,748 miles and September 2024 at 47,918 miles, then 4,488 miles to September 2025. Low annual use implies light duty but also probable long stationary periods, which accelerate rubber perishing and brake corrosion. The history is sparse, with just four tests logged, yet free of structural or emissions concerns. A buyer should still verify the front lower arm rear bushes. The tester flagged excessive wear on both sides on 29 August 2023 at 44,748 miles; although the subsequent pass suggests replacement, aged Vauxhall bushes degrade again under low-mileage neglect. Inspect the auxiliary belt too, noted worn in 2023 and unmentioned since, as a cracked belt risks sudden failure. Rear brake pads dropped below 1.5 mm in 2023 and tyres wore on inner edges, hinting at poor alignment or skipped consumable care by the prior owner. Confirm pad thickness and tyre condition now, and check for binding calipers from standing. The washer fault shows basic checks were occasionally missed, so a hands-on inspection remains prudent.