2018 Vauxhall Crossland 1.6L Diesel · TB06 BAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address recurring suspension defects. The most recent test in April 2026 at 32,387 miles resulted in a failure due to a split offside front drive shaft CV boot and play in the nearside suspension arm ball joint. While the vehicle passed the retest immediately afterward, the nearside ball joint has remained a recurring advisory since at least 2024, indicating a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage is significantly low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, yet the data reveals long periods of inactivity. Between March 2024 at 22,890 miles and May 2025 at 29,233 miles, the car covered only 6,343 miles. Such low annual mileage often leads to the surface corrosion noted on the brake discs and the degradation of rubber components like CV boots and bushes. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside suspension arm ball joint has been flagged for play across three consecutive MOT cycles. The offside front CV boot also requires close scrutiny to ensure the recent replacement was effective and that grease ingress has not led to premature drive shaft joint failure. Additionally, the history shows thin front brake pads and pitted rear discs in 2024 and 2025, suggesting the braking system is nearing the end of its primary effective life despite the low mileage.