2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DN63 CFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of neglect regarding the braking system components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 106,719 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories for pitted and heavily brake discs on all three visible corners. This follows a significant failure in November 2024 where the car was grounded for missing front and rear brake pads, indicating a history of reactive rather than preventative maintenance on critical safety equipment. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per annum. There is a notable period of low activity between November 2022 and 2023, where the car covered only 212 miles in a year, followed by a rapid increase of over 500 miles leading up to the November 2024 failure. This intermittent usage often contributes to accelerated corrosion on metal surfaces, which likely explains the pitting on the discs and the degradation of the suspension components noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly and rear geometry. The 2024 failure due to corroded and weakened rear artwork springs suggests the underbody is susceptible to salt damage; these springs should be checked for further cracking or structural thinning. Furthermore, the pervasive pitting reported in late 2025 indicates the brake discs are nearing the end of their functional life and will require replacement alongside new pads to ensure effective stopping performance and prevent premature wear of new components.