2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DS62 GVM

The vehicle shows a consistent history of passing tests but reveals recurring issues with tyres and lighting alignment. In the most recent test on 14 July 2026 at 80,055 miles, the Astra failed due to the offside front headlamp aim being too high and a tyre worn to the legal limit. While it passed immediately upon rectification, the offside front tyre remained an advisory. This pattern mirrors the previous MOT in July 2025 at 75,845 miles, where the same offside tyre was flagged as worn close to the limit, suggesting a lack of proactive tyre replacement or a persistent alignment issue causing uneven wear. At 80,055 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,158 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for this age. There is a period of good maintenance between late 2020 and early 2023 where the car recorded no defects whatsoever, indicating a phase of mechanical stability. However, the early 2022 test at 58,423 miles showed a failure for a dangerously thin nearside rear brake pad and a fractured nearside rear lower coil spring. The tester also noted light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber, which remained an advisory until the following year. The overall mechanical trend suggests that while the owner responds to MOT failures, preventative maintenance on suspension and consumable components requires closer attention. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension for alignment issues that explain the repeated edge wear on the tyres. Given that the offside rear shock absorber previously showed leaking, a physical check for further degradation across all four corners is prudent to ensure the wear has not progressed beyond the initial misting.