2020 Vauxhall Astra SRI VX Line NAV Turbo D 1.5L Diesel · CE05 EDS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While the Astra passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 40,221 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior at 39,936 miles. The transition from a clean record to multiple failures involving safety-critical components indicates that the previous owner only addressed essential repairs when forced by a legal de-test failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-mileage usage, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. The vehicle covered 8,428 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, then accelerated to 11,471 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This sudden increase in usage during the final year correlates directly with the rapid wear observed on consumables. The long period of relative inactivity between early tests likely explains the perishing and cracking of the rear tyres noted in the latest inspection reports. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system and tyre condition. The November 2025 failure flagged thin front brake pads and pitted, scored discs on both sides, which were only cleared by the December pass. You should verify that both discs and pads were actually replaced as a pair rather than merely resurfaced. The presence of a structural bulge in the nearside front tyre and cracking on the rear tyres suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, necessitating a thorough visual inspection of all rubber components for hidden sidewall damage or dry rot.