2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · CP59 TSZ

The 2025‑12‑11 MOT at 59,404 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a worn near‑side front suspension arm pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) and slight damage to the near‑side and off‑side rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)). No serious mechanical failures were recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend that has persisted since the 2022‑11‑30 failure, with only minor advisories recurring in each subsequent test. The vehicle’s mileage has risen from 28,422 miles in the 2014 test to 59,404 miles in 2025, an average of about 3,713 miles per year, which is low for a 16‑year‑old model and suggests the car has spent considerable time idle or used lightly. Mileage increments are modest and steady, with no abrupt jumps; the largest jump occurs between the 2022‑11‑30 failure at 53,098 miles and the 2023‑12‑11 pass at 55,443 miles (1,345 miles in one year), while earlier periods show increments of roughly 2,000–3,000 miles annually, indicating consistent but not intensive use. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension arm pins and bushes on both front and rear axles for excessive play, verify the condition of the rear brake discs and calipers for binding or pitting, and examine the tyre tread and side‑wall condition for perishing or cracking, especially the near‑side front and rear tyres noted in recent tests. Particular attention should be given to the exhaust mounting bracket, seat belt webbing for fraying, and any signs of structural rust on suspension components and the chassis, as these items have repeatedly appeared as advisories or failures throughout the vehicle’s history.