2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WF52 ABN

The vehicle presents a concerning state of roadworthiness with a maintenance history that suggests reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in March 2022 at 114,226 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior due to a fractured coil spring and a broken stop lamp. The record shows a persistent trend of neglected components, specifically regarding the offside rear brake pipe which has been flagged for corrosion in every single test entry from 2020 to 2022. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,226 represents a low annual average of approximately 4,700 miles. However, the data is hindered by a significant gap in documentation, as the last recorded MOT occurred in 2022. This means the vehicle has gone four years without an official inspection, which is a major red flag. The low mileage often masks the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and seals, which is consistent with the reports of oil leaks and perished bushes found in the earlier records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The recurring corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe noted in 2020, 2021, and 2022 indicates a systemic issue that has not been properly addressed. The previous reports of worn Macpherson strut pins and fractured coil springs suggest the underbody hardware is nearing the end of its functional life. Given the oil leak reported in 2022 and the requirement to add two litres of oil in 2020, the engine's seal integrity must be scrutinized for active weeping that the MOT tester may have dismissed as non-excess.