2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DU65 CVR

This Vauxhall Astra presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 November 2025 at 67,905 miles, passed with only a minor advisory regarding the tyre pressure monitoring system dashboard warning lamp. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable. Following a period of advisories in 2022, the vehicle has recorded three consecutive clean passes with zero defects, indicating that any minor wear items were promptly addressed and the core mechanical systems are currently sound. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2024 test at 53,202 miles and the November 2024 test at 57,380 miles, the car covered 4,178 miles in roughly eight months. The subsequent jump to 67,905 miles by November 2025 represents a more significant accumulation of 10,525 miles over a twelve-month period. This suggests a shift from light, local use to more regular, longer-distance driving. The annualised average of approximately 6,173 miles sits squarely within the UK norm, and the MOT record shows no alarming gaps in testing continuity that would suggest the vehicle was sitting unused for extended periods. Despite the clean recent record, the 2022 test at 40,101 miles flagged two specific wear patterns that warrant a physical inspection. The tester noted the offside rear brake pads wearing thin alongside stepping on both rear tyres. Tyre stepping often points to worn suspension bushes or dampers causing uneven contact with the road surface. A prospective buyer should jack the rear of the chassis and check for play in the trailing arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links. Inspect the rear brake calipers for any sign of binding, as a sticking slider can cause the uneven pad wear previously flagged. While the subsequent clean passes suggest these items were rectified, verifying the condition of the rear suspension components and brake hardware remains prudent before purchase.