2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · BK67 NWX

This 2018 Vauxhall Astra has covered roughly 16,900 miles per year, which is high for its age and indicates sustained heavy use. That kind of mileage steadily accelerates wear on brakes, suspension, and drivetrain components rather than suggesting periods of under-use. The most recent MOT was in July 2024, passing cleanly at 135,251 miles. However, as of today, that test is nearly two years old. A buyer must immediately verify whether a newer MOT exists or if the car is being sold without a valid certificate, because a two-year gap represents a long period of unknown mechanical history and potential illegal driving. The recorded risk pattern centres on front-end wear. The vehicle failed in December 2021 for a split nearside front outer driveshaft CV boot, which was presumably fixed before it passed the very next day. By November 2022, the front inner brake pads were wearing thin and the front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored. Since that 2022 test, the car has passed twice without defects, but it has covered roughly 26,000 miles between late 2022 and mid-2024. The overall condition trend appears stable based on the recent clean passes, but the high mileage accumulated between those tests means the previously flagged consumables have endured substantial further stress.