2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DN14 XGX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 112,865 miles resulted in a pass, despite the offside front tyre being worn to the legal limit. This continues a long-term trend of deferred consumable maintenance, as the owner consistently only addresses tyre issues once they reach a failure or advisory threshold during the annual inspection. At 112,865 miles over twelve years, the Astra averages approximately 9,400 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family car. The mileage accumulation is steady and consistent, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 4,100 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This regular interval suggests the car is used regularly rather than suffering from long periods of standing, which is generally better for the mechanical health of rubber components and braking seals. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and alignment geometry due to the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges across multiple years. The 2024 failure flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, which combined with the uneven tyre wear, suggests potential issues with tracking or worn bushings that have gone overlooked. A physical inspection should also check for play in the steering joints and verify that the headlamp aim remains correctly adjusted since the failure was noted in early 2023.