2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AY15 VRW

The vehicle achieved a clean PASS on 21 April 2026 at 68 424 miles, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows a corrective improvement after the April 2025 failure, where the tester flagged a fractured rear coil spring, thin rear brake pads and extensive tyre wear. The subsequent full‑pass indicates those faults were addressed, yet the persistent tyre‑edge wear advisories from the 2025 test point to ongoing consumable degradation rather than a systemic decline. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 6 200 miles per year, aligning with typical usage for an 11‑year‑old Astra. The most recent MOT was only three months ago, and the interval between the 2025 and 2026 tests matches the standard annual cycle, suggesting a regular inspection regime. Earlier records from 2018 to 2024 also show consistent yearly testing, providing a relatively complete data set for the vehicle’s life. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension for a compromised coil spring, examine brake pad thickness and caliper operation, and assess tyre tread depth and edge wear on all four tyres, noting the prior offside rear tyre damage recorded in 2022. Structural integrity checks should include a scrutiny of the chassis for corrosion, a visual survey of the windscreen for the earlier damage noted in 2022, and verification that any repaired components have been properly restored. These targeted inspections will confirm whether the corrective work from 2025 has been maintained and whether the vehicle’s wear patterns remain within acceptable limits.