2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BU15 DVZ

The 2015 Vauxhall Astra presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 November 2025 at 70,756 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant. It follows a period between 2022 and 2024 where the tester repeatedly flagged brake disc wear and scoring, suggesting the previous owner addressed those issues comprehensively before the most recent test. The vehicle is currently roadworthy on paper, with no outstanding advisories or failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old car. Between the November 2024 test at 67,212 miles and the November 2025 test at 70,756 miles, the car covered 3,544 miles in twelve months, which is lower than the lifetime average of roughly 6,432 miles per year. This could indicate lighter recent use or a period of reduced driving. The gap between the failed test on 3 November 2022 at 54,613 miles and the passed retest on 6 December 2022 at 54,620 miles shows the windscreen washer fault was resolved promptly, with only seven miles added between the two visits. The recurring theme across the MOT history is brake disc wear. In November 2023 at 60,207 miles, all four brake discs were flagged as worn. By November 2024 at 67,212 miles, the nearside and offside front discs were specifically noted as worn, pitted, or scored. A prospective buyer should inspect the current condition of the front brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring, and thickness. The rear brakes should also be examined given the 2023 advisory covered all four corners. The coolant bottle was noted as empty during the November 2023 test, so the cooling system warrants a visual check for leaks, particularly around the radiator, hoses, and the coolant bottle itself, along with a verification of the current coolant level and condition. Beyond the braking system, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable. Eleven years of use means suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounting points should be checked for deterioration, corrosion, and structural integrity. The front subframe and inner wing arches are common corrosion points on the Astra and should be probed carefully. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth.