2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FB57 ABN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test in July 2025 at 110,211 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a significant failure just five days prior. While the June 2025 test identified a binding offside front brake, a fractured nearside front coil spring, and misaligned headlamps, the subsequent pass without recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these specific mechanical and lighting issues to meet minimum standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,123 miles per year. There is a notable five-year gap between the July 2020 test and the June 2025 test, during which the car covered only 3,542 miles. This suggests a period of low usage or long-term storage, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and corrosion despite low overall mechanical wear, as evidenced by the fractured spring and corroded pipes found in later inspections. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems to ensure the recent repairs were durable. The 2019 failure highlighted corroded rear brake pipes, and while these may have been replaced, the buyer must check for further structural rust along the chassis and brake lines. The binding offside front caliper from 2025 also warrants a check of the caliper piston and slide pins to ensure the issue does not recur, which would cause uneven disc wear and premature pad failure.