2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DX66 RYP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend of deferred repairs related to wear components. While it passed the test in May 2026 at 22,316 miles, the tester identified new advisories regarding an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and an incorrectly mounted tyre. These issues follow a multi-year pattern of mechanical components being flagged before failure, suggesting that the owner is only addressing faults once they reach an inspection threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,480 miles per year. This low usage explains the specific mechanical degradation noted in the record. For instance, the 2023 test at 18,409 miles flagged front tyres for perishing and cracking, a classic symptom of rubber components sitting for long periods rather than wearing down through use. The gaps between tests show the car likely remains stationary for significant durations, which often leads to the rapid surface corrosion seen on the braking hardware despite the low total distance driven. A buyer must specifically inspect the front braking system and suspension geometry. The MOT record consistently flags pitted and scored front brake discs in every annual test since 2024, indicating that the discs are suffering from surface rust due to lack of use. The failure of the suspension arm ball joint in 2023 and the subsequent anti-roll bar advisory in 2026 suggest the rubber bushings in the front suspension are drying out. You should verify the tyre sidewalls for further dry cracking, as the low mileage has not prevented age-related degradation of the tyre compound.