2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DX17 YGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 79,694 miles, it failed the initial inspection due to multiple mechanical and safety defects. The presence of offside play in steering rack inner joints and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system suggests that critical steering components were only addressed after they caused a failure, rather than being replaced during routine servicing. At 79,694 miles over nine years, the Astra has averaged approximately 8,855 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a family car. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between the 2021 test at 62,243 miles and the 2023 test at 76,272 miles, during which 14,000 miles were covered in two years. This period of higher usage coincides with the first appearance of thinning rear brake pads noted in the November 2023 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the steering rack inner joints have been properly replaced and that no further play remains. The recurring issue with tyre condition—specifically uneven wear and perishing sidewalls noted across multiple years—indicates potential alignment problems or a neglect of basic rubber maintenance. Furthermore, the tyre pressure monitoring system must be verified for functional operation, as this was a known failure point in the most recent test and could indicate a sensor or electronic fault.