2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DF14 XHJ

The 2026-07-16 MOT at 53,894 miles passed overall, but the tester flagged offside front tyre worn close to legal limit with inner edge wear, nearside rear brake pads thin, and a pitted nearside rear brake disc, indicating that the vehicle remains roadworthy yet requires attention to these advisories. The pattern of recurring tyre and brake wear, together with the single failure on wiper and fuel cap the day before, shows no clear improvement and suggests that previous owners have addressed issues as they arise rather than preventing them. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 53,894 equates to roughly 4,491 miles per year, which is low for the model and points to light use or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage rose from 49,522 in July 2025 to 53,894 in July 2026, an increase of 4,372 miles in one year, while earlier intervals such as 2020‑2021 showed a gain of 2,728 miles, indicating a relatively steady but not rapid accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or binding, verify that the rear shock absorbers show no continued oil misting, and examine the brake system for pad thickness, disc scoring, and caliper binding, as these items have repeatedly appeared on the record. The repeated inner‑edge tyre wear and the nearside rear tyre tear suggest checking tyre sidewalls and tread depth, and confirming that the fuel cap sealing device functions correctly, given its prior failure. Overall, the vehicle is presently roadworthy but the documented advisories on brakes, tyres and fuel sealing imply that deferred maintenance could compromise safety, so a thorough in‑person inspection of those components is essential before purchase.