2015 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · EY15 WFS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 25 July 2025 at 32,423 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent period of reactive maintenance after two consecutive failures in July 2025. While the car failed two tests within a ten-day window due to consumable wear and a minor fluid issue, the subsequent pass indicates that the owner addressed these specific defects to bring the vehicle back to legal standard. The Astra exhibits an exceptionally low mileage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,948 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2025, the car covered only 856 miles, moving from 31,567 to 32,423 miles. This extremely low usage suggests the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods. Long-term standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid breakdown, despite the low mechanical wear recorded on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system, as the brake pads were flagged as wearing thin across three separate tests between 2024 and 2025. The tester also noted a nearside rear nail in the tyre that persisted for a year from July 2024 until July 2025, suggesting a lapse in attention to basic preventative maintenance. Given the low mileage, it is vital to check for surface corrosion on the brake discs and the condition of suspension bushes, as these components often suffer more from age and inactivity than from frequently driven vehicles.