2020 Vauxhall Astra Business Edition NAV T D 1.5L Diesel · VU70 YLA

A pattern of intermittent front-end suspension wear and a recent failure for a minor equipment fault defines the roadworthiness history of this vehicle. While the records show a period of clean passes throughout 2024 and 2025, the most recent inspection on 17 August 2026 resulted in a failure due to insufficient windscreen washer liquid delivery. This follows a more significant failure in November 2023, where the vehicle required repairs to its front suspension linkages before it could pass. The recorded mileage of 83,417 miles is high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,903 miles per year. This level of usage typically indicates a high-intensity duty cycle, which accelerates the wear and tear of drivetrain components, brake consumables, and suspension bushings. Such a usage profile means the vehicle has likely spent significant time under load, increasing the probability of premature wear on chassis components compared to a lower-mileage equivalent. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, as the November 2023 records highlighted an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint alongside advisories for worn Macpherson strut pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside. During a test drive, listen for knocking or clunking sounds when traversing uneven road surfaces or during low-speed maneuvers. Any vagueness in the steering response or a tendency for the vehicle to wander may indicate that the previously advised strut bushes have deteriorated further. The most recent failure regarding the windscreen washer system is a straightforward defect, but it confirms the vehicle is currently not in a roadworthy state. Ensure that the washer pumps, nozzles, and fluid reservoirs are fully operational and that there are no leaks in the delivery lines. Given the high mileage and the history of suspension wear, a thorough physical inspection of all rubber bushings and ball joints is recommended to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the 2023 repairs.