2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DL10 GKE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 131,786 miles, the preceding records show a pattern of addressing faults only after they cause a failure. The trend is stable in terms of the vehicle remaining operational, yet the recurring nature of wear-and-tear items suggests that the owner performs the minimum maintenance required to pass the annual inspection test. At 131,786 miles over 16 years, the Astra has averaged approximately 8,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 13,600 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components compared to long-term stationary vehicles. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system closely, as the record shows multiple failures for thin brake pads in both 2024 and 2025. The 2025 failure specifically noted an offside rear pad below the 1.5mm limit, indicating that components are run to total exhaustion before replacement. The recorded failure of a rough offside front wheel bearing at 131,444 miles indicates a mechanical component failure that was recently rectified but should be monitored for secondary damage to the hub assembly. The engine oil leak is a constant feature, appearing in every test from 2024 through to 2025. While the tester classified this as not excessive, a persistent leak on an older engine requires a physical inspection to determine if it is a simple cover gasket or a more significant seal failure. Given the age and mileage, a prospective buyer should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, as these areas were not explicitly detailed in the recent MOT history but are common points of failure for this model.