2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · DP68 XHC

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test on June 17, 2025 at 65,713 miles passed following a failure just two weeks prior. That failure was triggered by multiple tyre issues, including a cut on the nearside front, an incorrectly fitted nearside rear tyre, and a nail puncture. While these issues were rectified, the pattern suggests the owner only addresses tyre faults upon an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable temporal gap between the January 2022 test at 42,800 miles and the April 2024 test at 53,073 miles, representing a period of lower usage of roughly 10,000 miles over two years. Since then, the vehicle has covered 12,640 miles, indicating a return to standard usage patterns which typically accelerates wear on rubber components and mechanical assemblies. A buyer should inspect the braking system in person to ensure the pitted rear brake discs noted in January 2022 have actually been replaced. Given the recent tyre-related failures, a thorough check of all four tyres is necessary to identify further sidewall damage or uneven wear that might indicate alignment issues. The record shows no history of structural corrosion or suspension defects, but the age of the vehicle necessitates a check of suspension bushings and coil springs for signs of cracking, which often occur regardless of low mileage.