2015 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · CU65 XAM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards developing suspension and steering wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 58,744 miles introduced multiple advisories that were not present during the previous 2024 inspection. The presence of oil mist on front shock absorbers, worn bushes on the strut top mounts, and play in the nearside track rod end indicates that the front suspension assembly is beginning to age out simultaneously. At 11 years old, the car has covered a relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 5,340 miles per year. While low mileage often suggests less engine wear, the data shows significant gaps in usage, such as the 8,000-mile interval between January 2023 and January 2024. This irregular usage, combined with the recurring advisories for worn tyres in 2024 and 2025, suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which can cause rubber components to dry out or perish prematurely despite the low distance traveled. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the front subframe to monitor the extent of the corrosion noted in January 2024. While the tester deemed it not seriously weakened at that time, rust on Vauxhall components of this era can progress rapidly. The buyer should also verify the front shock absorbers for further leaking, as light misting often precedes a total seal failure. Given the repeated reports of uneven edge-wearing tyres across three different tests, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to prevent premature replacement of new rubber.