2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS60 WAE

The most recent MOT on 3 June 2023 was a pass, but it recorded four defects: the off‑side rear position lamp was partially failed, an oil leak was noted (though not excessive), the near‑side front tyre was close to the legal limit and the off‑side rear tyre showed cracking or perishing. These items are all safety‑related and should be addressed before the next test. A recurring pattern in the history is the deterioration of lighting components and tyre condition. The off‑side front position lamp failed in the 2021‑05‑12 failure, the near‑side registration plate lamp was inoperative in the 2022‑06‑01 pass, and the off‑side rear position lamp is now marginal. Tyre wear on the front edges has been flagged in three consecutive years (2022, 2023 and the 2021‑05‑12 failure noted a rear tyre rotation issue). An exhaust leak was recorded in the 2021 failure but has not re‑appeared in later tests, suggesting it may have been repaired. Overall the trend is stabilising. After the 2021 failure the vehicle has passed its subsequent MOTs, with only minor, non‑excessive defects now. There is no evidence of a worsening safety condition, but the repeated lighting and tyre alerts mean the car requires ongoing attention. Mileage of 96 466 mi on a 15‑year‑old Astra works out to about 6 400 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age.