2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BK61 XHM

The latest MOT on 5 August 2025 passed, but the inspection flagged a severely deteriorated anti‑roll bar ball joint dust cover on the off‑side front. This suggests the suspension is showing wear that could become a safety issue if left unaddressed. Tyre wear has been a recurring theme each year: the off‑side rear and near‑side front tyres were worn close to the legal limit in 2024, the off‑side front tyre reached the limit in 2022, and the same pattern was noted in 2023. No other major mechanical faults were recorded in the passed MOTs, and the 2023 test that failed only concerned a non‑operational registration plate lamp. Overall, the vehicle’s condition trend looks stable with no sudden deterioration, but the consistent tyre wear and the anti‑roll bar dust cover issue indicate that some components are approaching their service limits. There are no signs of a rapidly worsening problem, yet these items warrant attention. With 83,358 miles on a 15‑year‑old car, the average annual mileage is about 5,557 miles. That is lower than the typical UK average for a vehicle of this age, which could mean the car has been lightly used or has spent long periods idle. The mileage alone does not guarantee a clean mechanical state; it simply reduces the likelihood of high wear on consumables but does not rule out long‑term storage issues. When you see the car, check the following first: • Inspect all four tyres for tread depth and even wear, and confirm the legal limit has not been breached.