2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS62 KVD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from mechanical failures to ongoing fluid leaks. The most recent test in November 2025 at 89,714 miles passed despite a noted but non-excessive oil leak. This leak follows a similar finding from the 2024 inspection, indicating a persistent issue that has not yet reached the threshold of an' failure but requires monitoring to ensure it does not deteriorate rapidly. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a thirteen-year-old Vauxhall, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 49,258 miles in early 2017 to nearly 90,000 miles by 2025. This low-annual usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy-duty commuter stress, though the age of the components increases the likelihood of rubber-based part degradation, as evidenced by the perishing tyres noted in 2019. A buyer should specifically inspect the engine bay for the source of the recurring oil leak identified in the last two years. The history also reveals a history of suspension wear, with rear shock absorbers flagging for serious leaks in 2018 and misting by 2022. While the brake pads were replaced following a 2022 failure, the current state of the braking system and anti-roll bar linkages should be verified to ensure previous wear patterns have not returned.