2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DY60 NBK

The latest MOT (26 Nov 2025) shows a pass overall but records several failures that need immediate attention. Both front brake discs are listed as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”, and the rear left coil spring is recorded as fractured or broken. The off‑side front direction indicator is also noted as the wrong colour. These items are not isolated. The same front‑disc wear was flagged in every MOT since 2023, and in 2023 the vehicle also failed for front tyre tears. The recurring brake‑disc comment indicates a persistent wear pattern that has not been resolved, and the new rear‑spring fracture suggests the suspension health is deteriorating. The trend is therefore worsening rather than stable. At 54 311 mi for a 2010 model the mileage is very low – roughly 3 400 mi per year. Low mileage can mean the car has been lightly used, but it can also hide periods of inactivity where rubber components (tires, suspension bushings, springs) age and become brittle. The fractured coil spring is consistent with such ageing, so the mileage signal is ambiguous and should not be taken as evidence of low wear on all parts.