2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CK61 ECW

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 24 November 2022 at 120,946 miles. The record shows a stable maintenance pattern: recurring oil‑seal seepage has persisted but never reached the “excessive” threshold, and the only serious failures – front brake pads, anti‑roll bar linkage, and a fractured rear coil spring – were rectified before the next test, allowing consecutive passes thereafter. At 120,946 miles the Astra averages roughly 8,000 miles per year, a mileage rate typical for a fifteen‑year‑old family car. The mileage log climbs steadily from 70,871 miles in October 2016 to 120,946 miles in November 2022, with no abrupt spikes or prolonged idle periods, indicating consistent use rather than periods of neglect. A prospective buyer should verify the source of the oil leak noted at every test, ensuring the seal or gasket has been replaced and that no new seepage has developed. The 2020 failure of the off‑side rear coil spring and the worn anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint merit a visual inspection of the rear suspension for cracks, corrosion, or bush wear. Front brake pads were below the 1.5 mm minimum in 2020, so the current pad thickness and disc condition must be checked. The power‑steering rack exhibited slight seepage in 2019 and 2021; the rack and its boots should be examined for fresh fluid or leaks. Finally, the passenger airbag has been recorded as switched off since 2017, so the airbag system’s activation status and any related warning lights should be confirmed during a test drive.